Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) are for UK disabled students in Higher Education.
If you are eligible for the DSA, it will cover the extra costs you may incur as a direct result of you disability when studying your course. The allowances are decided individually according to your particular needs. The DSA may help with the cost of a non-medical personal helper, items of specialist equipment, travel and other course related costs.
More information can be found on our
DSA pages
Support is available for International students and those not eligible for DSA, for more information see our
Guidance for students page.
Exams (Modified Assessment Provisions)
Disability Assist can liaise with the examinations office and the head of faculty administration on your behalf to arrange Modified Assessment Provisions (MAPs), but it is essential to make contact as early as possible to organise provision.
In accordance with Plymouth University Regulations students requiring MAPs must be assessed by Disability Assist prior to any provisions being put in place by meeting with a Disability Advisor.
MAPs can be made for any time constrained assessment that contributes towards a final mark for a module. The purpose of these arrangements is to facilitate equality of access for students who, because of a disability or dyslexia, may be disadvantaged when assessed under time constraints.