Can I get further education funding in Scotland?
If you normally live in Scotland, and you and your course are eligible, you may be able to get help from the government to fund your course of further education. For more details, see Can I get further education funding in the UK?
I want to study full-time – what funding is available for me?
If you want to study full-time for a course of further education, see What further education funding can I get in Scotland to study full-time?
I want to study part-time – what funding is available for me?
If you want to study part-time for a course of further education, see What further education funding can I get in Scotland to study part-time?
Where else can I get funding?
As well as government funding for further education, you may be entitled to get support in the form of benefits. Also, you may able to get funding from sponsorship, charities or other sources. To find out more, see Alternative sources of student funding overview.
This information was updated in March 2013. NUS provides this information in good faith and has taken care to make sure it’s accurate. However, student finance issues can be complicated, and rules change frequently. You should contact the advice centre in your students' union, college or university for support if you’re uncertain or need more help.