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Students on Higher National courses should apply through the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for both fees and a student loan for living costs.
T: 0845 111 1711 W: www.saas.gov.uk E: saas.geu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
SAAS produce an annual guide for students studying Higher National, Degree and Postgraduate courses as well as smaller guides on support for Mature Students, Lone Parents, Part-time or Distance Learning students. The information is also on their website and SAAS encourage students to apply online for funding as this speeds up the assessment process. If you do not have access to the Internet, please ask Student Services who will arrange for Internet access for you through the College Learning Centre.

Course Tuition Fees

SAAS pays the tuition fee direct to the College for all eligible students. You should note that if you do not apply to SAAS or if they deem you to be ineligible for support - which may be on the grounds of residence or level of previous study - you are liable for the fees.  You should bring the SAAS award notice to College for copying.

Maintenance

The main support for living costs will be through a Student Loan which will be partly means-tested. Some students will be entitled to extra help with living costs through non-repayable supplementary grants eg
  • Disabled Student Allowance
  • Young Student Bursary
  • Lone Parent Grant
  • Dependents Grant
  • Additional Childcare Grant for Lone Parents

For more information on funding, ask to speak to a member of Student Services or visit the Funding for Learners website www.scotland.gov.uk/fundingforlearners

UCAS provide information on student funding for Higher Education students and also produce a guide for parents on their website:

www.ucas.com/students/studentfinance

www.ucas.com/parents