SAAS
Student Loans
Part-time Students
Students from other parts of the UK
If you are enrolled on an HNC/D or higher level of course you need to apply to SAAS for funding
You can apply for:
| Students who are under 25 yrs |
- Fees
- Young Students' Bursary
- Student Loan
- Travel expenses
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Mature & independent students
(including those under 25 who live with a partner)
|
- Fees
- Independent Students' Bursary
- Student Loan
- Travel expenses
|
| Lone Parents |
- Lone Parent Grant
- Lone Parent Childcare Grant
|
| Disabled Students |
- Disabled Student Allowance
|
| EU Students |
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Grant/Bursary
|
Up to:
|
| Young Students Bursary |
£2640 |
| Independent Students Bursary |
£1000 |
| Lone Parent Grant |
£1305 |
| Lone Parents' Childcare Grant |
£1215 |
| Dependents Grant |
£2640 |
The Advisory Service can help you through the application process and there is additional information on the SAAS website. You must Apply Online at www.saas.gov.uk.
Each year we offer SAAS workshops to help students through the application process. Please visit our Events section to find out more.
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Student Loans are the main source of help for living costs for students. It is paid into your bank account in monthly instalments.
What is available?
Figures below are based on a 40 week course:
| 1st Year HND |
Minimum Loan |
Maximum Loan |
| Living at home |
£605 |
£4647 |
| Living away from home |
£915 |
£5897 |
|
HNC, 2nd Year HND, PDA
|
Minimum Loan |
Maximum Loan |
| Living at home |
£480 |
£4182 |
| Living away from home |
£785 |
£5287 |
Access the Financial Support Calculator on the SAAS website to see how much you may get
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£500 ILA
You should be:
- Studying HNC or above
- Studying at least 50% of the full course to qualify
- Earn less than £22,000 per year
£200 ILA
You should be:
- Studying a part-time course
- Be over 16 years old
- Earn less than £22,000 per year
Call 0800 100 1090 or visit www.ilascotland.org.uk
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If you are coming to college from England, Wales or Northern Ireland your funding will be different from Scottish students. The best advice is to check with your local education authority however the www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance website is a good source of information.
Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland are entitled to apply for additional funding including Student Loan, Student Loan for Fees, maintenance grants and special support grants.
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