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.

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.

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 […]

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.