The Study Needs Assessment is an essential part of the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA) process. Your funding body will advise you when your DSA application has been approved and will advise you to book a study needs assessment.
The Study Needs Assessment is an essential part of the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) process. Once your application has been approved you will receive a DSA1 letter advising you to book a Study Needs Assessment.
The Study Needs Assessment tends to be structured but fairly informal one-to-one discussion with a Study Needs Assessor which will usually last between 2 and 3 hours. You won’t be tested but may have to complete a short questionnaire prior to the assessment. This will help the Assessor, who will have specific questions they need to ask to make sure you get the academic support you need.
The Study Needs Assessment is an opportunity to talk to somebody in depth about:
You will also learn a bit more about the kind of academic support that is available to you – many students really don’t know much about this and are amazed to find out what is out there and how it may work for them.
If you have applied for DSA, the Study Needs Assessment is an essential part of the process.
Recommendations will vary from person to person depending on;
During the assessment, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss strategies and equipment that may benefit your study.
All recommendation must be considered in relation to the DSA regulations and guidance.
Before you meet with the Study Needs Assessment assessor it may be helpful; to think about the following: