Funding FAQs
What are discretionary funds?
What are discretionary funds?
Discretionary funds are there to support students who have accessed all funding available to them and who are still in legitimate hardship. Funding will be prioritised to support students with rent, electricity, heating, and a loss of income due to Covid-19.
Further Education students
How will I receive my education maintenance allowance payment?
How will I receive my education maintenance allowance payment?
The EMA will be paid by BACS. You will be provided a schedule with payment dates so you know when to expect funds.
How will my further education bursary be paid?
How will my further education bursary be paid?
The maintenance allowance will be paid by BACS. You will be provided a schedule with payment dates so you know when to expect funds. Payment of travel allowance will only be paid if you attend face to face classes.
Will I receive funding for travel?
Will I receive funding for travel?
Funding for travel will only be paid if you attend face to face classes.
Will I continue to be paid my student support funding if I am self-isolating?
Will I continue to be paid my student support funding if I am self-isolating?
Yes, students will continue to receive all student support funding (except travel costs) when self-isolating in accordance with NHS Scotland inform COVID-19 guidance.
New Question - How will my attendance be recorded if I have to continue studying online?
New Question - How will my attendance be recorded if I have to continue studying online?
If you continue to study online due to Covid-19, engagement with your studies will be used as a marker to determine your attendance.
Higher Education students
Can I still post copies of documents to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)?
Can I still post copies of documents to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)?
No, their mail room is now closed until further notice. You will need to send documents/evidence online via the document uploader on your SAAS account.
New question – I’ve not applied for this year’s SAAS funding yet, will I receive my funds for the start of term?
New question – I’ve not applied for this year’s SAAS funding yet, will I receive my funds for the start of term?
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) encourage all students to apply as soon as possible. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic all SAAS staff are working from home therefore it may take a bit longer
New question - Where can I find details of my SAAS Award Notice?
New question - Where can I find details of my SAAS Award Notice?
If you have been awarded SAAS funding and wish to view your award notice, log into your SAAS account on the SAAS website and look in the ‘Applications’ box. It will be below your original application.
New question – Where do I find information on payment dates for my student loan?
New question – Where do I find information on payment dates for my student loan?
If you were successfully awarded a loan, you should have received a payment schedule from the Student Loan Company. If you have not yet received this please contact Student Loans Company directly. Please note that SAAS do not issue Student Loan payments.