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Money does matter, especially when you decide to take up a course of study. The good news is, as a student, you may be eligible for financial support and there's a range of grants, bursaries and scholarships available. To find out what support could be available to you call 01592 223543.​

 

National Qualification Bursary

If you're planning to start a full-time NQ you may be eligible for a bursary. You may also be eligible for Further Education Support Funds to help out with registered childcare, bills, rent, travel and living costs. Details of the support available to you and a Money Does Matter application form can be obtained from our Guidance staff – call 01592 223543.

 

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

EMA funding is under review and may not be available in academic year 2012–13. At January 2012 the following statement applied – “If you’re 16–18 when you start full-time further education courses you can apply for an EMA to help with your living costs throughout your course. The amount of support you receive will be determined by the income coming into your household.”

More advice and information is available from the Guidance team. 

 

Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/D)

If you're starting out on a full-time HNC/D, you need to apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to make sure your tuition fees are paid. You'll probably need to take out a student loan to help with living costs too. Additional help from other support funds is only available if you've taken out a full student loan.

There are different levels of help available. Students under 25 from low income families may be eligible for a Young Student Bursary. Higher Education Support Funds are also available to help with rent, mortgage payments, registered childcare and living costs.

Individual Learning Account (ILA) 200

ILA 200 funding is available to part-time students only. For information on approved courses and student
eligibility criteria please refer to the following website www.ilascotland.org.uk

Please note that ILA 200 funding must be in place prior to starting the course.

 

Part-time Fee Grant (SAAS)

Part-time fee grants may be available to students studying part-time advanced level courses. For more information and application forms please refer to following website www.saas.gov.uk

 

Childcare

If you have young children, finding someone to look after them when you’re at college is one of your top priorities, which is why financial assistance for registered childcare may be available for our students – call for details.