One grant option available to students living in Scotland is the Young Students' Bursary. The SAAS pays the bursary instead of making a contribution to the student loan, reducing the total amount of loan the student needs to take out and consequently keeping debt to a minimum. If the student's household income is £19,310 ($28,346) or less per year, the grant amount is £2,640 ($3,875). This amount is reduced according to the level of household income, up to a maximum of £34,195 ($50,197) per year. "Household income" is the income of the student's parents or guardians.
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
Scotland, United Kingdom EH12 9HH
011-44-845-111-1711
student-support-saas.gov.uk
The Independent Students' Bursary is offered by the SAAS on similar terms as the Young Students' Bursary, but in this case the student receives a maximum grant of £1,000 ($1,467) if household income is £19,310 ($28,346) or less per year with a maximum income cap of £34,195 ($50,197). An "independent student" is classed as a student for whom the SAAS does not expect a contribution from their parents. Typically these students are over 25 and married or living with a partner, or students whose parents are deceased.
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
Scotland, United Kingdom EH12 9HH
011-44-845-111-1711
student-support-saas.gov.uk
The SAAS travel expenses grant is income assessed, meaning that the size of grant received depends on the income of the student's parents, guardians, spouse or partner. If the student is living in the home of her parents or guardians while studying, a grant may be awarded of up to £811 ($1,190) per year (based on a standard 30-week course). If she is not living with her parents, the maximum grant amount available is £462 ($678) per year for daily traveling costs, plus the cost of one trip between home and college or university at the beginning and end of each study term.
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
Scotland, United Kingdom EH12 9HH
011-44-845-111-1711
student-support-saas.gov.uk
There are supplementary grants available through the SAAS for students in certain specific circumstances, including single parents, students with dependents and students with learning difficulties, disabilities or mental health issues. There may also be grants available elsewhere, such as from the college or university or the Department of Work and Pensions.
The Student Awards Agency for Scotland
Gyleview House
3 Redheughs Rigg
Edinburgh
Scotland, United Kingdom EH12 9HH
+44-845-111-1711
student-support-saas.gov.uk