Academy student’s looking to go to University or College should visit the SAAS website for information on funding.
The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, and we’re here to help higher education students find the right information, support and funding.
What SAAS Do!
We assess applications for living costs and bursaries for eligible students studying in the UK including:
- undergraduate
- postgraduate
- Disabled Student Allowance
- Nursing and Midwifery Bursary Scheme
- Part-time Fee Grant
- Care Experienced Bursary
We also:
- work with the Scottish Government Health Directorate to develop and deliver NHS Bursaries targeted at specific groups, such as Dentistry students
- assess applications for Student Loans, then share this information with the Student Loans Company (SLC). The SLC issue the payment schedules and make the loan payments
- distribute Discretionary Funds to Scottish colleges and universities
- maintain a register of charities that offer educational endowments
- work closely with partners and stakeholders to offer the right support to those most in need
