Student Finance

It is a good idea to think about the costs of college or university when you are preparing for your journey into Higher Education, but there is a lot of support with the financial costs of your study.

If you are a Scottish school leaver and have lived in Scotland for 3 years you won’t need to pay any tuition fee and the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) will cover your course fees in full. You just need to complete an application form on the SAAS website before you start your course.

This means your only expenses are living costs which could be for accommodation, food, or travel. However, if you decide to study outside of Scotland then you will have to pay tuition fees for the course at college or university and you would need to take out a student loan to cover that, which is something to consider when making your choices.
Yes, there are two types of support SAAS can offer as possibilities.

Bursaries- this is extra money you can get given from SAAS in addition to your tuition fees being covered which you do not pay back after you finish your course. There are different types of bursaries available with different criteria for each for you to be eligible to get this money. It is important to check the SAAS website, or the university you are applying for to see what bursaries you could get.

Loans- this is money you borrow from SAAS which you will need to pay back gradually once you finish your course, and you are in employment. Every student is eligible to apply for a student loan, but it is an important decision to consider, so make sure you do your research on the SAAS website.
This can vary depending on which institution you choose to go to, and what kind of accommodation you want to live in. There are different choices you can make with student halls with shared or single flats, ensuite or shared bathrooms, and catered or self-catered accommodation. The differences in these can make some student halls less expensive than others, so it is important you research the costs and consider how much you could afford.

For more information you can read the SAAS Funding Guide for clear details about money that is available and how to apply for it.

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