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 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.
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.