Funding

College/University

In Scotland, tuition fees are paid for by the Scottish Government - this means that if you apply for a full-time course at college or university, you are likely to be eligible to have your course fees paid for.

Different eligiblity rules may apply if the course is part-time or is not based in Scotland - Find out more about part-time course funding here - Part-Time Funding

In order to access this funding, you will need to apply to SAAS (Student Awards Agency Scotland) each year to cover the cost of your course.

In addition to this, SAAS can also offer a number of different loan options and grants to help with the extra costs.

These could include Accommodation, Food, Gas/Electricity and Study Supplies.

To find out more about the support SAAS can offer, click here - Student Funding.

It may also be worth contacting your desired college or university to learn about their funding options.

Short courses

If you're not quite ready to go onto college or university, you may consider taking on a short course option.

These can be a great option during a gap year or if you are in part-time work to boost your skills and experience.

Skills Development Scotland offer funding up to £200 for approved, short courses called Individual Training Accounts (ITAs).

ITA courses can range from Construction, Healthcare, Management, Hairdressing and many others.

For more information, click on the link:

Extra Support

If you are aged 16 to 19, you may be eligible to claim an Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

This is a payment of around £30 a week and is available to anyone who stays on within education and meets the eligibility requirements.

This can be paid in addition to child benefits and is only available to those who attend non-advanced courses (up to and including Advanced Higher level).

Click the link below to find out if you are eligible:

EMA Information

Travel Support

You may also want to look into getting a Young Scot National Entitlement Card (NEC).

This is free to obtain and offers you several benefits such as free bus travel until the age of 22 and discounts for trains, ferries, retailers and more!

For more information about how to access a NEC, click on the link below:

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