Application for £200 award towards the cost of a computer provided through the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) 2024/25

You may be recommended a new laptop or computer via DSA (for example if your current device does not have sufficient processing speed to run recommended software). All students are required to pay the first £200 towards any recommended computer. You may be eligible to claim this money back from the university.

Please note that these forms are for currently enrolled QMUL students who have successfully applied for a Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA) and have been asked to contribute £200 towards the cost of a computer. These students can apply to have the £200 paid by Queen Mary University of London via the Financial Assistance Fund.

If you have yet to enrol, or you have not had a response from your DSA needs assessment from either Student Finance England (or alternative DSA funding body) then you will not be able to submit this form until you have completed enrolment and received confirmation from SFE etc. that they expect you to pay £200 toward the price of a computer through the DSA.

How do I know if I am eligible for the £200 award?

 If you are an undergraduate student who:

1. Is in receipt of the QMUL Bursary or
2. Is in receipt of a means-tested NHS bursary or
3. Has been assessed as having a household income of below £42,875

Please complete the form below:

• • Application for 200 award towards the cost of a computer provided through the Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) [DOC 41KB]
  • Nominated Bank Account Form [PDF 228KB]
  • Your Student Finance England notification
  • Attach a copy of your Queen Mary Bursary or NHS bursary notification
  • Attach a copy of your DSA Entitlement Letter (DSA2)

If you are:

1. an undergraduate not in receipt of the QMUL Bursary or a means-tested NHS bursary or your household income is above £42,875 or
2. a postgraduate student

Please complete the full Financial Assistance application form and your eligibility will be assessed based on your financial need.

To apply: 

• Log in to your MySis portal and go to the Scholarships and Bursaries page (click ‘More Options’ if not visible)
• Click on ‘Apply for Scholarship or Bursary’
• Select ‘Financial Assistance Fund’ from the funding type dropdown and complete the online application screens
• Make sure you upload a copy of your DSA Entitlement Letter (DSA2) in addition to the required documentation. If you are in receipt of means-tested benefits you only need to provide evidence of your benefits in addition to your DSA2 letter.
• Make sure you click the ‘Submit’ button on the final screen

When is the closing date?

You must submit your claim within 3 months of receiving your DSA2 letter or by the Financial Assistance Fund closing date, whichever is earlier.