The DSAs are dependant upon students receiving a grant, but only if
they or their parents have submitted a statement of income. If the
student receives a grant during their placement year they will be
able to claim DSAs for that period.
Steve.
> Dear all
>
> We are considering a prospective student who has applied for a course
> which has a mandatory placement overseas. He is quite keen to do
> this - in Holland and Sweden - where he already has contacts.
>
> The student is currently in receipt of DLA and SDA and will
> definitely be eligible for DSA. Does anyone know whether students
> with disabilities who have to go abroad on placement retain their
> rights to benefits and DSA to be paid while they are away from the
> UK.
>
> Comments, advice, warnings, all gratefully received!
>
> Alison Courtney
>
> Alison Courtney
> South West Regional Access Centre
> Room 10, Babbage Building
> University of Plymouth
> Drake Circus
> Plymouth, PL4 8AA
>
> Tel: 01752 232253
> Fax: 01752 232279
> Minicom: 01752 232285
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
> Alison Courtney
> South West Regional Access Centre
> Room 10, Babbage Building
> University of Plymouth
> Drake Circus
> Plymouth, PL4 8AA
>
> Tel: 01752 232253
> Fax: 01752 232279
> Minicom: 01752 232285
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
>
Steve Metcalfe
Division of Assistive Resources and Technology
University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1482 440550 ext. 4029
Fax: +44 (0)1482 441411
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