Funding your Course
The best piece of advice we can give is find out as much as you can about the
financial implications of coming to college.
Fees are associated with every course on offer at the college. Whether or not you
have to pay tuition fees and the level of funding support available depends on the
level of the course you will be studying.
A guide to funding:
- Full-time
Non-Advanced Courses
If you decide to study a full-time NC, SVQ,
VTCT, SGA course or a programme of Highers
you may be eligible for a bursary or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
- Full-time Advanced
Courses
If you are studying a full-time HNC, HND
or Degree course you may qualify for financial support to cover
your course fees from the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).
- Part-time Courses
Students who are studying a part-time course at college are not
normally eligible for the same type of funding mechanisms as those studying
on a full-time basis. However, alternative sources of funding, such as a part-time
loan, ILA or scholarship, may be available to you.
-
Studying on Benefits
It can often be possible to study whilst in receipt of certain benefits.
Get more information
It is important to receive individual advice on student funding. Speak to our Student
Information Centre for more advice and help with your individual case.
Tel: 0800 587 2277 (Greenock) or 0800 085 8200
(North Ayrshire)
Email: enquiries@jameswatt.ac.uk
Other funding support & advice:
-
Government Funded Opportunities
Information on job-focused training opportunities (such as the Skillseeker and Modern
Apprenticeships programmes) offering financial assistance to those seeking
to gain qualifications whilst in employment or to help people gain the qualities
and skills they need to increase their employability.
- Other Financial
Support Available
Details of additional support sources including the Child Care
Fund, Discretionary Fund, European Social Fund
and claiming benefits whilst you study.
- Disabled Student Allowance for Higher Education Students
Visit SAAS website for advice about DSA for students studying a course of higher education (for example, HNC, HND, degree or equivalent level). Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) Advice