Who pays the £200 DSA contribution fee?
If you or someone you know if eligible for DSA and require a laptop, there is a £200 DSA contribution fee that would need to be paid. You only pay this contribution fee in certain scenarios. These being:
Those who require a laptop:
- New DSA students who require a laptop WILL need to pay the £200 contribution fee.
- Old students who have a personal laptop but need a replacement WILL need to pay the £200 contribution fee.
- Legacy customers from previous suppliers who have personal laptops but require a replacement WILL need to pay the £200 contribution fee.
Those who do not require a laptop:
- DSA students who only require software with no laptop WONT need to pay the £200 contribution fee.
***SIDE NOTE Get in contact with your universities disability advisor. This will help you seek more information and advice about DSA and they may be able to recommend a hardship fund, charities or grants that can help pay for the DSA contribution fee (Sometimes they'll be willing the cover the full amount.)
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