Higher Education (SAAS)
You can apply to The Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) which offers support such as student loans and supplementary grants. As long as you meet certain residency requirements the SAAS will pay your tuition fees.
Further Education funding (Bursary)
You can often apply for a bursary if you are going to college. Most colleges have student funding advisers who can help you to work out which one will be best for you. If you are under 18 years old and living away from home, you may be able to claim an EMA and part […]
Hardship or Discretionary Funds
These funds are run by individual institutions on a discretionary basis, so apply directly to your college or university. The funds are very limited. How much you get depends on your circumstances.
Education Maintenance Allowance
EMAs of £30 a week during term time may be available if you’re a 16-19 year old from a family with a low income and you are staying on full time at school, college or a learning programme in a community or voluntary setting.
Young Scot Card
The Young Scot National Entitlement Card is available free of charge to everyone aged 11-26 living in Scotland. Use it for money off the things you love, exclusive rewards, proof-of-age and much more. You may have got a Young Scot card in school but just check your expiry date – they’re free to replace.
Scholarships – Universities In Scotland
Please click on the the University that you would like to attend and see what scholarships they have available.
Further Education Funding Explained
To find out more information about funding available to students going to college. The Website attached is designed to help students coming to College on NC, Advanced NC, Certificate Level, IMI, Diploma, And City & Guilds courses.
Budget Planner
The Money Advice Service have made a really useful budget planner tool. It helps you to think of EVERYTHING – especially the things you hadn’t considered, ranging from pets to takeaways. It’s great because you can save your budget plan and look back at it once you’ve made an account. It’s important to make sure […]
The Care-Experienced Bursary and Funding
We know that student funding can be a big concern, whether you’re thinking about returning to study, or are in the middle of a course. Below is a live link to help you answer any questions you may be having about funding.
Young Carer Grant
Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £308.15 for young carers in Scotland. To be able to get Young Carer Grant, you must be 16, 17 or 18 years old. You must also have been caring for 1, 2 or 3 people for an average of 16 hours a week for at least […]