If you have applied for Disabled Students' Allowance and your confirmation of funding letter includes the purchase of a laptop, you may be awarded a one-off £200 grant to cover your contribution towards the cost of the laptop.
Eligibility
In order to apply, you must meet all of the following conditions:
- To be eligible to receive a Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Laptop Reimbursement Fund, you must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for an award:
- You are eligible for UK home fees and ordinarily resident in the UK (overseas and EU students are not eligible)
- You are a current full time or part-time registered student at the University of Essex for academic year 2026-27
- You have undertaken a Study Needs Assessment(SNA) for which you haven’t claimed a laptop reimbursement previously.
- You must have had equipment recommended in the DSA approval and recommendation letter and purchased this equipment via the recommended supplier, before applying for this award.
You have an annual household income of up to £25,000 as assessed by Student Finance England and have been means tested or other UK student funding provider
If your household income is above £25,000 you can apply to the main Hardship Fund.
Full details
Please read the full terms and conditions for your entry year before applying for or accepting a scholarship or bursary. They contain important information about eligibility, how you'll receive your funding and whether this award can be combined with others or not.
2026- 2027 Entry
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Laptop Reimbursement Fund terms and conditions 2026-27 (.pdf)
How to apply
- Ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria above
- Carefully read the guidance notes
- Register for the Essex Aspire Application System
- Click the ‘Browse Funds’ tab and select ‘Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) Laptop Reimbursement Fund 2026-27
- Complete submit your application form and supporting evidence
Note: your application will not be assessed until we receive a full and complete application form, including all evidence necessary to complete an assessment.
Payments will be made through Essex Aspire, the University's secure payment platform