How do I apply for continued DSA funding in subsequent academic years?

When you reserve or register for another module of study for the next academic year (of at least 30 credits you should automatically receive a ‘Continued funding’ DSA application form. This form will be used to check your eligibility for continued DSA support and enable us to make your next DSA award for the forthcoming academic year.

This form is shorter than the main application form and has information pages which give you advice on completing the form – please read these carefully.

All OU students must complete their qualification within specific DSA funding timescales. When you apply for continued funding the DSA Office will check you are still able to complete your qualification within the appropriate time scales. These are:

• For students living in England who began studying towards their qualification before 1st September 2012 and all students living in Wales and Northern Ireland, you must complete your qualification in no more than twice the period it would take to complete a full-time equivalent.
• For students living in England who started studying towards their qualification on or after 1st September 2012, you must complete your qualification in no more than four times the period it would take to complete a full-time equivalent.

You may wish to discuss or review your study plans with staff at your regional or national centre to ensure you will be able to complete your qualification within the appropriate DSA timescales.

Your declaration

You must sign and date the declaration. If you do not, your application will be returned to you.

Please read the undertakings in the declaration section carefully. It contains important information about your responsibilities when applying for a DSA. If you are happy to abide by them, tick where required and put your signature, name and the date in the appropriate boxes.