Students living in Scotland

Students living in Scotland

Students who have had residency in Scotland for the 3 years prior to study should apply for funding via http://www.saas.gov.uk/

Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Saughton House, Broomhouse Drive, Edinburgh, EH11 3UT

Tel 0300 555 0505

Check out the video at: http://www.youtube.com/user/fundingawareness

When do I apply?

For new entrants as soon as you have a conditional place.

For returning students if you complete your application by 30 June 2024, SAAS will ensure your funding is in place before the start of next session. 

You must apply by 31 March 2025 for the 2024/25 session.  Applications after that date will not be accepted and you will not receive any funding.

Remember - you have to apply every year that you will be a student for your funding and it is your responsibility to do this.

Funding is available

  • Tuition fees.  Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee grant. (These funds are paid directly to your University)  However, if you have to repeat any studies or have a previous higher education qualification then you may have to pay your own tuition fees for that period of time.  For more information consult Money Adviser, Student Services E: moneyadvice@st-andrews.ac.uk  or T: 01334 462720.
  • Student Loan (Assessed or non-assessed).
  • Young Student Bursary.  YSB is a grant which is income assessed based on family income.
  • Lone Parents' Grant  - You can claim for this grant if you are single, widowed, divorced, separated or your civil partnership has dissolved, and you are bringing up children on your own.
  • Independent Student Bursary - ISB is a grant which is based on income.
  • Care Experienced Bursary - If you have ever been looked after by a local authority (council) in the U.K before turning 18 you can apply for the Care Experienced Student Bursary.
  • Special Support Loan - Scottish students will benefit from a £2,400 increase to their annual support package from the start of the 2024-25 academic year.
  • Childcare Fund.  Undergraduate Scottish funded students who have childcare costs can apply to the Childcare Fund via the University. Contact Money Adviser, Student Services E: moneyadvice@st-andrews.ac.uk or T:01334 462720.

How do I know what I will get?

Once you have applied to SAAS you will receive an acknowledgement. Thereafter you will be able to download your letter of award from your SAAS profile that details how much loan/bursary you will receive. You are encouraged to do download this as you may require this later as proof of award.

When do I receive my money?

Student loans and YSB/ISB are paid on a monthly basis.  All SAAS funded students, except for those in their final year of study, have the choice of receiving their maintenance either during term time or over the full year. Totals are divided with a double payment paid in the first week of teaching, then on the 7th of each month.