Disabilities and Learning Support
At Myerscough College University Centre, we are committed to ensuring all succeed. If you have a learning difficulty, disability, or medical condition, we can offer guidance, and support you to apply for the Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).
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Useful Links and Guidance
Diversity and Ability
Link: https://www.diversityandability.com/dsa-find-your-way/
Provides general information about Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), including:
• What DSA is
• Eligibility criteria
• Types of support available
• How to apply
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Student Finance – GOV.UK
Link: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-register-login
If you have already applied for Student Finance, use this link to submit your DSA application online.
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Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) – GOV.UK
If you do not need to apply for Student Finance, or if you applied by post, use this link to complete the DSA1 form to submit your DSA application.
Once you have received the information regarding your needs assessment, you may wish to share this information with us, this will enable us to inform all relevant tutors of any adjustments required.
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Sharing Evidence Without a DSA Application
If you choose not to apply for DSA but have supporting evidence of a learning difficulty, disability, or medical condition and would like your lecturers to be aware so they can make recommended adjustments, please send your evidence to the email address below.
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Contact Us
For further information, advice or guidance, please contact the Inclusive Learning team:
📧 [email protected]
Counselling
Perhaps you’re away from home and not in a position to talk to family and friends? You can still discuss any problems with our professional, trained counsellors. Whether it’s personal, social or academic, you can talk in confidence to an experienced, caring person who won’t judge you, but will listen - and can help you deal with your issues.
Careers
Your time at University Centre Myerscough is a stepping stone to your future career. If you need some advice and guidance in deciding exactly what you want to do after University Centre Myerscough, have a word with your personal tutor. You will also find a lot of information in the dedicated careers section in the Library. Further help is available from our support team, which has close links with the local Young People's Service.
