Student Funding & Fees
The Edinburgh College website has lots of information on student funding which is available, and how student fees work. This information is also helpful to people who are not studying at Edinburgh College.
UCAS Support for Applicants Who Are Care Experienced
If you’re a care leaver or looked after child applying to higher education, there’s support available to help you with finance, settling in, and accommodation. The UCAS website has tips for making the application process easier, as well as links to other organisations like ‘Who Cares?’ who can offer extra help.
Matriculation
Matriculation is simply the process of formally becoming a student at a university or college. This is usually done online and is a slightly different process for each institution. You should receive an email from your chosen institution to register for matriculation. This may involve simply registering to your course, but can also involve choosing specific […]
Academy of Music and Sound
Our students are at the heart of the Academy of Music and Sound, supported by our team of dedicated tutors. We offer specialist music performances and production education, preparing you for a career in the modern music industry with recognised music qualifications.
Fourth Valley College
Fourth Valley College is a leading provider of further and higher education offering a wide range of courses and training opportunities. Their dynamic provision ranges from access to degree level and includes full-time and part-time courses, evening classes, flexible and online learning, vocational qualifications and business training courses.
Writing a Personal Statement
A personal statement is a short summary of your education and work experiences and achievements. If you are applying to a college or university course or even an apprenticeship you will need to create a personal statement. A personal statement is an opportunity to sell yourself, as different courses and apprenticeships can be quite competitive. […]
Changing Courses
After you’ve started a course you might realise it’s not the right one for you. This can be scary, but your college or university offers support to help. Your institution’s Student Services will talk you through everything you need to know. They might also be able to help resolve a problem that means you don’t […]
University & College Interview Prep
Applying for university or college can be scary. This is a handy guide that will help you prepare for your interview. It is important to prepare as much as possible so you can go into your interview feeling confident!
Personal Statement Examples
This website provides a very wide range of personal statement examples for loads of different course subjects. It also rates them to give you an idea of what a good personal statement looks like.
SAAS Funding Guide
If you are attending college or university you may be able to apply for funding to help pay for the things you need. SAAS is the organisation that provides funding for students. This SAAS guide is for students who are studying at an HNC level and above. It details the many different types of funding […]