SAC Learning

Mature students (classified by SAAS as over 25) will, depending on their circumstances, be eligible to apply for loans, grants, and bursaries.

If you are a mature Scottish student applying to study full-time then you should apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for support with your living costs (www.saas.gov.uk).

Support differs if you are applying to study part-time, but again, SAAS will be able to offer advice.

If you are applying from elsewhere in the UK, you should contact your Local Education Authority (or Education and Libraries Board if in Northern Ireland) for further advice.

Mature Students' Bursary Fund

Mature students who are entering higher education for the first time will be entitled to the full amount of student loan and will also be eligible to apply for assistance from the Mature Students' Bursary Fund. This is administered by the college, and is primarily to help pay for formal childcare.