Undergraduate Student Funding

There is a lot of funding available for new undergraduate students, and it’s not all loans. There are awards, grants, bursaries and scholarships, and some don’t need to be paid back.

What you can apply for depends on your circumstances. Select from the boxes below to find out more.

Undergraduate Funding

The funding you can apply for depends on where you live and your circumstances.

Scottish Young Student Funding

The available funding if you are Scottish, under 25, have no children, and are not married/in a civil partnership or living with a partner.

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Scottish Independent Student Funding

The available funding if you are Scottish, 25+, have been out of school/college for 3+ years, support yourself and may have children.

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Scottish Student Fresh Start

This applies if you are Scottish, have dropped out of college/university, or completed an HNC/HND but want to study a different degree.

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Undergraduate Funding for England, Wales & Northern Ireland

Financial information for UK Undergraduate students living outside Scotland. Tuition fee & living cost loans, bursaries, scholarships & budgeting.

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Undergraduate Funding for EU & International Students

All about tuition fees and living costs for undergraduate EU and International students. Plus scholarships to help cover your studies.

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