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Tuition Fees (no repayments)

In Scotland,Ìýtuition fees are normally Government-funded with no repayments for students. It is rare for Scottish students to pay tuition fees.Ìý

All Scottish students need to apply to the Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) for undergraduate tuition fee funding. If your application is successful,Ìýthey will pay your tuition fees direct to the University.ÌýÌýfor the fullÌýdetails, or to make an application.Ìý

For your information, here areÌýthe Abertay tuition fee rates for Scottish undergraduates.Ìý

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Living Costs

Young Student Bursary (no repayments)

If you normally live in Scotland and are under the age of 25 before starting your degree, you could receiveÌýup to £2,000 each yearÌýof your course. The amount you get depends on your household income (check the table).ÌýA bursary means the money does not have to be repaid.Ìý.

Student Loan (repayment needed)

You can apply for a student loan of up to £8,400 per year. The amount you get depends on your household income and you need to pay it back.

How repaying Student Loans work

You only start to make repayments on your student loan when you start earning. You pay 9%* of the amount you earn and if your salary falls below that amount, or you stop working, the repayments stop automatically.Ìý

For the full details, checkÌý.

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^{* for indicative purposes only, and subject to change out with our control.Ìý for up-to-date information.}

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Grants and Bursaries (no repayments)

If you’ve been in care:ÌýYou could receive theÌý You don’t have to pay this money back, and it’s not based on what you earn.Ìý

If you’re estranged from your parents:ÌýIf you’re no longer in contact or there’s been a permanent breakdown in your relationship, seeÌý.Ìý

If you act as a carer:ÌýThere areÌýliving cost grantsÌýavailable for students who act as carers for dependent adults - check the .ÌýYou can also apply for additional funding from the University Discretionary Fund.

Disabled students’ allowance:ÌýIf you have additional expenses because of a disability, a long-term medical condition or learning difficulties,Ìýcheck out theÌý.

Awards (no repayments)

• ÌýgivesÌýbursaryÌýawards of £300. Visit the website to download an application form.

When to Apply

You canÌýapply to SAAS from AprilÌýin the year your course will start. You apply for all funding at the same time: student loans, grants, bursaries and tuition fees.ÌýIt takes at least six weeks to process your application soÌýthe earlier the better.ÌýTheÌýÌýtells you all aboutÌý.Ìý

You need toÌýapply before 30 JuneÌýto ensure your funding is in place before you start your course.ÌýÌýYou don’t need a confirmed place, just use your preferred choice and update it if necessary.

Submitting your application asÌýearly as possible means your finances will beÌýsortedÌýbefore you start.Ìý

If your application is later than 30 June, your money may be too.ÌýAnd you don't want to start your course worrying about money. Find out more fromÌý.

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Budgeting

We haveÌýa useful page of sites about budgeting and discounts for students.

Undergraduate Student Scholarships

There areÌýmany Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries to help support your studies. Find out about what's available.

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We're happy to help

If you have any questions about funding your degree, Live Chat is available on our website during office hours, you can phoneÌý01382 308080Ìýor emailÌýsro@abertay.ac.uk.Ìý