Financial assistance for undergraduate students

• Tuition fees

  You can find the current information about the University’s tuition fees on the tuition fees web page.

• Support from government agencies

  If you are looking for financial support from a government body, you should apply to the awarding body in the country where you usually live.

  Scotland

  Financial support is provided to students ordinarily residing in Scotland through the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

  England

  Details on how to apply for tuition and maintenance loans are available from Student Finance England (SFE).

  Wales

  Details on how to apply for tuition and maintenance support are available from Student Finance Wales (SFW).

  Northern Ireland

  Details on how to apply for tuition and maintenance support are available from Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI).

  European Union (non-UK) countries

  Residents should contact the relevant education authority in their home country to find out what support may be available. The local British Council may also be able to provide guidance.

  Non-European Union countries

  International students should contact the relevant authority in their home country to find out what financial support may be available to assist with tuition fees and living costs. There are a number of organisations including the British Council and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office that offer scholarships to qualified overseas applicants.

  Students from the USA

  For information on loans for students who are US citizens, see the US funding page. 

• Scholarships and other sources of student support

  The University offers a number of scholarships for undergraduate students and other financial awards which may cover or partially cover tuition fees, maintenance (living costs including accommodation) or both. These may be held in addition to external funding or awards from a government body. The scholarships team (ugscholarships@st-andrews.ac.uk) recommends reading the terms of award carefully and applying to a range of funding sources. 

  Scholarships are available based on academic merit and financial need, and there are a variety of scholarships available for home and overseas fee status.

  Applicants with refugee status, humanitarian protection, discretionary leave and asylum seeker status can apply for scholarships. The correct tuition fee status will determine which scholarships are available to you. If you have any queries about your fee status, please contact the fees team (fees@st-andrews.ac.uk) for more advice.

  Companies, foundations and other external bodies also provide financial help to students studying at home or overseas. Applicants who are resident overseas can usually obtain information on scholarships from their local government, Ministry of Education, an appropriate inter-university organisation, or from the British Council.

• Discretionary funds

  Governmental Discretionary Funds are provided to support UK students. All students encountering unforeseen financial difficulties may be eligible to apply to the University for limited assistance. More information can be found on the Discretionary Fund page.

  Students funded by the Students Awards Agency for Scotland who have registered childcare may be eligible to apply to the Childcare Fund via Student Services.

• Vacation grants

  Some Schools offer vacation grants for the following purposes:

  • courses of study at home or abroad during vacations
  • courses of study away from the University during term
  • practical placements during term at home or abroad.

  Further information is available on the School web pages.