HNC/HND/Degree Course Funding

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HNC/HND/Degree Courses

Students who normally live in Scotland and are studying at SCQF level 7 and above should apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for their funding. You should apply to SAAS for fees and a Bursary, and can also choose to take out a Student Loan for living costs. The information below outlines the support available for 2023/24.

Young Students

  • Household Income £0 - £20,999 - You can apply for a Bursary of £2,000 and a Loan of £7,000 making a total of £9,000.
  • Household Income £21,000 - £23,999 - You can apply for a Bursary of £1,125 and a Loan of £7,000 making a total of £8,125.
  • Household Income £24,000-£33,999 - You can apply for a Bursary of £500 and a Loan of £7,000 making a total of £7,500.
  • Household Income £34,000 and above - You can apply for a Loan of £6,000.

Independent Students

  • Household Income £0 - £20,999 - You can apply for a Bursary of £1,000 and a Loan of £8,000 making a total of £9,000.
  • Household Income £21,000 - £23,999 - You can apply for a Loan of £8,000.
  • Household Income £24,000-£33,999 - You can apply for a Loan of £7,500.
  • Household Income £34,000 and above - You can apply for a Loan of £6,000.

Other Grants

Students can also apply to SAAS for additional grants including:

  • Lone Parent Grant of £1305. Available for students who are lone parents.
  • Dependent's Grant of £2640. Available for students who are financially responsible for another adult e.g. spouse/partner who they care for.

How to Apply

You must apply for funding every year that you are studying and apply directly to SAAS. You will need to register your online account through the website to make an application. Students starting courses in August 2023 are able to apply from April with applications closing on 31 March 2024. 

Applications with no errors and all supporting documents submitted by 30 June are guaranteed to be assessed before your course starts, so it’s important to make an early application. Check out the SAAS YouTube channel for videos to help you with your application. 

You can contact SAAS through your online account, by phone on 0300 555 0505 and through their Web Chat on the Contact Us page on the website.