The Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government, and help higher education students find the right information, support and funding.
What do they do?
Assess applications for living costs and bursaries for eligible students studying in the UK including:
- undergraduate
- postgraduate
- Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
- Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Bursary Scheme
- Part-time Fee Grant
- Care Experienced Students' Bursary (CESB)
- Estranged Students’ Bursary (ESB)
And
- 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
Find out more about SAAS: Student Awards Agency Scotland - SAAS - Funding Your Future
