During his first year at University, Hendrix found his disability impacted his ability to keep on top of his studies. With additional support, he knew he could reach his full potential.

Before Betsy received her Disability Students Allowance, she had resigned herself to ‘get through uni’ despite needing additional support.

Managing tasks at university was daunting to begin with, but with the help of the DSA, David has become so organised, that he has mastered the art of juggling working full time and studying part-time.

Despite the struggles Grace faced during her part-time course at the Open University, she didn’t apply for the DSA until her third year. Without the DSA, she would have quit her course, but now, she will finish no matter what!

After building up a career ladder spanning 22 years, Kate began to develop work-related anxiety. A return to higher education to reclaim her identity while maintaining her mental health led her to the DSA.

After being diagnosed with scoliosis and fibromyalgia, Sara knew she would need additional support at university, but wasn’t sure how to go about getting it.

Joe wasn’t diagnosed until he began his postgraduate doctorate. He now has the strategies in place to manage the end of year exams, which he always saw as his weakness.

Caitlin was always a high achiever at school until she began studying for her A levels. Anxiety, depression, and her overall mental health were affected, and Caitlin felt that she wouldn’t be able to go to university and continue her education.