How to use your DSA awarded

How to use your (free) DSA recommended software for spelling and grammar support . Microsoft Editor, Apple Intelligence Writing Tools, LanguageTool, ProWritingAid, Lightkey, Grammarly, Ginger, free

The government has reviewed the requirements for spelling and Grammar support for DSA and/or University students and concluded that the free tier options available are more than adequate for those students.

As such, Study Tech and other DSA suppliers may only be able to offer limited, or potentially no, support for these programs.

Students with existing subscriptions to "paid-tier"/DSA awarded programs such as Grammarly Educational, a DSA awarded "paid" Lightkey or Ginger Premium should still be able to use these until their current course or entitlement end date.

Any extensions or yearly renewals may switch to the "free" tier of these products going forward; this is not something Study Tech have any control over or ability to extend or change.

The programs identified for the new Spelling and Grammar requirements, along with the best usage and support guides available, are:


As these are free software, Study Tech can only offer limited help and support.