Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme
Legislation was approved by the Scottish Parliament in March 2021 enabling the introduction of a new statutory scheme to allow 5-18 year olds resident in Scotland to access free bus travel through the National Entitlement Card. Following a further commitment made by the Scottish Government, legislation to allow the scheme to be extended to include […]
Your Pay Your Way
Pay Your Way Ltd is a social enterprise specialising in financial education. Based in, and operating across Scotland, They offer services to users including schools, colleges, youth groups, sport clubs, employers with young workforces, and to other agencies working in areas such as employability.
Young Scottish Talent Leavers Booklet
We have created a booklet for information on UCAS, care experienced named contacts at colleges and universities and lots more!
ILF Scotland Transition Fund
ILF Scotland Transition Fund is for 16-25 year old’s living with a disability as defined in the equality act 2010. It can support a young person to try new activities and experiences that will enhance their independence, confidence and spend more time with other people.
SAAS: Guide to Undergraduate Funding Applications
This guide is for undergraduate students who are on a full time HNC, HND, degree or equivalent course. It is also for those doing a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) or the postgraduate year of a qualifying architecture course. Other postgraduate students should use the guide to postgraduate funding.
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.
SAAS & Other Benefits
You may be entitled to different benefits – financial support from the government – which can help pay for the things you need. This link will take you to a page that will help identify what benefits you can apply for. It will also let you know if applying for benefits will impact your SAAS […]
Payslips Explained
Your employer is required to provide you with a written payslip every pay period. This lists how much you make, how much is taken out in taxes and other important information. It is important that you check your payslip to make sure details are correct. If you think your payslip is wrong you can always […]
Individual Training Account (ITA)
Are you eligible? You could receive up to £200 towards a single course or training episode per year. ITA funding could be right for you if you’re: aged 16 or over not in education or involved in any other SDS funded programme unemployed and looking to get back into work employed, earning £22,000 or less […]
Bank Accounts
Having your own bank account is an important step to independence. There are many different types of accounts, each with their own benefits. This can make opening an account a bit confusing, but there are lots of resources available to help you choose the right account for you. Below there are links to help guide […]