Research and analysis

Evaluation of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)

Findings on the effectiveness of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs). Includes the application experience and support given to students.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 17 January 2019

Documents

Evaluation of Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78105-986-9, DFE-RR884

PDF, 1.03 MB, 111 pages

Details

This report evaluates:

• if Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) reduce barriers to learning
• students’ experiences of DSAs
• the effectiveness of DSA support for students
• the effects of recent DSA funding changes

It used a 3-stage methodology, including:

• qualitative case study visits to 8 higher education providers (HEPs)
• an online survey with 1,773 students
• follow up interviews with 50 students who completed the survey

Published 17 January 2019