The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, and help higher education students with financial elements of their studies.

SAAS assess applications for living costs and bursaries for eligible students studying in the UK including:

• Undergraduate
• Postgraduate
• Disabled Student Allowance
• Nursing and Midwifery Bursary Scheme
• Part-time Fee Grant
• Care Experienced Bursary

SAAS also:

• work with the Scottish Government Health Directorate to develop and deliver NHS Bursaries targeted at specific groups, such as Dentistry students
• assess applications for Student Loans, then share this information with the Student Loans Company (SLC). The SLC issue the payment schedules and make the loan payments
• distribute Discretionary Funds to Scottish colleges and universities
• maintain a register of charities that offer educational endowments
• work closely with partners and stakeholders to offer the right support to those most in need

Full information about funding through SAAS for any of our pupils moving on to Higher Education can be found here SAAS - Funding