Access West of England (AWE)
ceased trading on Monday 19th June 2023


If you had previously been assessed by AWE:

Your DSA funded support and equipment are for the duration of your course. If you want to discuss any required changes to your support/equipment or need to book a review of needs, please contact your Funding Body. They will provide you with a new study needs assessment centre and a new assessor who can work with you to request any amendments you need.


If you need to book your first DSA study needs assessment

Please use the postcode search to find an assessment centre near you.


Student Finance England DSA team

Please have your customer reference number (CRN) handy. This is an 11-digit number which can be found at the top of any letters received from Student Finance England.

Phone: 0300 100 0607
Email: dsa_team@slc.co.uk


Student Finance Wales DSA team

Please have your customer reference number (CRN) handy. This is an 11-digit number which can be found at the top of any letters received from Student Finance England.

Phone: 0300 200 4050
Email: sfw_dsa_team@slc.co.uk


Students with NHS bursaries

Please have your Personal Reference Number (PRN) handy. 

Phone: 0300 330 1345
Enquiry form: faq.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/contact-us/