I think that when I had come up against this in the past, the key thing was the establishing of eligibility for fees and loans, as I think that the PTG1 form that establishes this has to be stamped by the institution to confirm the intensity of study (i.e. how many modules), which sometimes cannot be done until a part-time student has enrolled at their institution and selected modules.
So, it could be that the eligibility for other funding is the key?
Kind regards,
Erin
Date: Tue, 5 Jul 2011 15:12:50 +0100
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Subject: Re: DSA funding approval for part-time students
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Hi, the 2005/6 Guidance Notes said:
Once an LEA has established that a student is an eligible student under the regulations (i.e. eligible to receive support for fees and loans) the student becomes eligible at that stage to receive DSA support. An assessment of course needs should be arranged as soon as possible after it is established that the student is eligible for support and the LEA is satisfied that they have a disability, mental health difficulty or a specific learning difficulty. This arrangement should mean that appointments for assessments are spread over the early summer, and will help to reduce the backlog of appointments in September/October time. The needs assessment allows the LEA to determine how much grant the student is eligible for in DSAs. Given that the assessment may be carried out some months before start of the course, some students may subsequently attend a different institution or course. In such cases, a top-up assessment can be carried out once the student has confirmed his place on a course.
It doesn’t actually specifically refer to part-time students. But does indicate that appointments should be spread over the early summer.
The current Guidance Notes say:
Once an LA/SLC has established that a student is an eligible student under the Regulations (i.e. eligible to receive support for fees, living and other costs) the student is potentially eligible at that stage for DSAs. An assessment of course needs should be arranged as soon as possible after it is established that the student is eligible for support and the LA/SLC is satisfied that they have a disability, mental health condition or specific learning difficulty. The needs assessment allows the LA/SLC to determine the amount of DSA grant for which the student is eligible. Given that the assessment may be carried out some months before the start of the course, some students may subsequently attend a different institution or course. In such cases, a top-up assessment can be carried out once the student has confirmed their place on a course.
Not sure if this is what you were looking for or not!
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From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Waterhouse, Claire
Sent: 05 July 2011 14:32
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Subject: DSA funding approval for part-time students
Hi
We have just been advised by SFE that, although they are processing DSA1 forms from new part-time students, they cannot approve DSA funding for a needs assessment until 19th September. This means that these students cannot book a needs assessment during the summer to have equipment and support in place ready for the start of their course programme.
However, my colleagues have some recollection of guidance that indicated that part-time students could apply for DSAs in advance – in the same way full-time students can – but we cannot locate it. Does anyone else recall receiving something to this effect?
Claire Waterhouse
Disability Adviser
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