1. STUDENT AWARDS AGENCY FOR SCOTLAND Derek Reeve FUNDING AVAILABLE IN SESSION 2014-2015 www.saas.gov.uk

2. Who we are and what we do Agency of Scottish Government Provide funding for all eligible students studying throughout UK Process approximately 160,000 applications each year

3. www.saas.gov.uk Course eligibility Higher National Certificate (HNC) Higher National Diploma (HND) Degree Nursing and Midwifery PGDE

4. www.saas.gov.uk Tuition Fees Study in Scotland – free tuition fees if eligible Study elsewhere in UK – pay up to £9,000 each year or use student loan EU students – fees only

5. www.saas.gov.uk Services Presentations for pupils/parents/carers Links to Social Media notices/updates YouTube tutorial videos

6. www.saas.gov.uk Other sources of funding Disabled Students’ Allowance Discretionary funds University Bursaries and Scholarships Lone parents and those with dependants Vacation grant for care leavers

7. www.saas.gov.uk Apply every year from April Apply online Do not wait for exam results Apply by 30 June How and when to apply

8. www.saas.gov.uk Keeping in touch 0300 555 0505 www.saas.gov.uk Document upload service facebook twitter YouTube

9. www.saas.gov.uk To request a speaker or information booklets email: saasevents@scotland.gsi.gov.uk