The type of funding available will depend upon the qualifications you will be working towards, whether you will be studying on a full-time or part-time basis and your own personal circumstances. The type and level of assistance are subject to regular change.

Even if you think you may not receive additional funding assistance, HNC and HND students must still apply to have their fees paid.

In the first instance contact the Student Funding Section located within Student Services who will advice you of all relevant funding opportunities and answer any general queries about student finance. It is vitally important that you find out about your funding as early as possible.

Tuition Fee Information
Most full-time students will not have to pay fees. You will be given advice during enrolment about whether or not you need to pay.

*All tuition fees for full-time and part-time courses are payable on enrolment and can be made in cash, cheque or by debit/credit card. Payment can also be made in 4 equal monthly instalments, by standing order, but only if the course fee is £150 or more.

Full-time Students on Non Advanced Courses (NC, Access, GSVQ, Highers etc.)
Most full-time students will not have to pay fees. You will be given advice during enrolment about whether or not you need to pay.

Full-time Students on Advanced Courses (HNC/D)
Most full-time students will not have to pay fees. You will be given advice during enrolment about whether or not you need to pay.

Students following HNC/D courses may be eligible to have their fees paid by the Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) and must apply directly to SAAS.

*If you do not apply to have your tuition fees paid by SAAS or your application is rejected, you are responsible for payment of your fees. Please contact the Finance Office to arrange payment.

*Students must re-apply to SAAS to have their fees paid if they are returning to college for year 2 of a course, e.g. students who have completed their HNC and are returning to follow an HND course.

*If you withdraw from your course prior to 6th December 2003 the college will not receive tuition fees for you from the SAAS, and you will be responsible for payment of a proportion of your fees.

*Failure to pay tuition fees will result in you being asked to withdraw from your course.

Part-time Students
Many part-time students will not have to pay fees. You will be given advice during enrolment about whether or not you need to pay.

Those in receipt of Benefit and Registered Job Seekers
Students who are in receipt of Benefit or registered Job Seekers normally qualify to have their tuition fees waived, subject to availability. Please note that if you qualify for fee waiver you must provide proof of eligibility at the time of enrolment, failure to do so may result in your having to pay fees.

Those not in receipt of Benefit
Students who are not in Receipt of Benefit or eligible for any other discounts will have to pay course fees. Those in this category may still be eligible for assistance with travel, child care and other costs.

Lone parents in receipt of Benefit
Students in this category are normally allowed to study full-time on non-advanced courses and part-time on any course without incurring penalties to Benefits. Students must apply for an SAAS Award if they wish to study on a full-time HNC/D course. Students can apply for an SAAS Loan, which may affect benefits. You must check this with the Benefits Agency in the first instance.

Students in receipt of Incapacity or Sickness Benefit
Students in this category may be allowed to study on a part-time or full-time basis without Benefit penalties. This would depend on your individual circumstances and choice of course. You must check this with the Benefits Agency in the first instance.

Senior Citizens
25% reduction in course fees for Senior Citizens (over 60s).

Additional Funding to cover Living, Travel and Childcare expenses
There are various methods of additional funding including Bursaries, Student Award Agency Grant, Education Maintenance Allowance, Child Care, Mature Student Bursary Fund, Young Student Retention Fund, Hardship Loan and Hardship Fund. Full details are available from the Student Funding Section located within Student Services.

Full-time Students: Non-Advanced (NC, Highers, Access, GSVQ etc.)
Additional funding for living expenses, course expenses and travel costs is available. Eligibility will depend on your personal circumstances.

Full-time Students: Advanced (HNC/D)
Whilst tuition fees will automatically be paid by SAAS if your application meets their requirements, the Student Loan, Hardship Loan, the Young Students' Bursary and Mature Students' Bursary can be used to fund living costs. Eligibility for the Loan and the Bursary will depend on your personal circumstances.

Part-Time Students
Additional assistance with travel, child care and other costs is available to part-time students subject to eligibility.