STUDENT FUNDING

At Newbattle Abbey College, we are committed to supporting our students in accessing the financial aid they need to succeed in their studies. Our funding options aim to help you cover tuition fees, living expenses, and additional costs related to your education.

Further Education Bursary

A Further Education bursary is available for eligible full-time students aged 18 and over on the following courses:
• SWAP (Scottish Wider Access Programme)
• NC Social Sciences
• Rural Skills

Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

An Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is available for eligible students. The EMA programme aims to provide financial support to 16- to 19-year-olds who are attending non-advanced learning in school, college, or are on an Activity Agreement. It is also available to those who are home-educated.

Higher National Certificate (HNC) Funding

In addition, funding may also be available for the HNC Associate Degree in Social Sciences.

Students ordinarily resident in Scotland have their tuition fees paid for them. For this course, you must apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your fees paid.

Your entitlement to tuition fees and bursary support may be affected if you have already undertaken degree-level studies. You should consult SAAS for further guidance.

Important Information

Before starting college, you must ensure you have suitable funding support to finance your studies. All funds are extremely limited, and applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications for funding support must be submitted by the designated deadline. However, applying does not guarantee payment of the award, as funds are restricted.

Students should not make important decisions affecting their studies or employment until written confirmation of their eligibility for an award has been received.

Additional Resources

Further resources are available at the Scottish Government’s new student information website. This website includes a budget calculator and a funding checker, which provides an estimate of how much you could potentially receive.

For further details on the EMA contact:
Administration Office
Newbattle Abbey College
E: office@nac.ac.uk
T: 0131 663 1921

Introduction to student funding

Student funding application

Care experience form

In addition, funding may also be available for the HNC Associate Degree in Social Sciences

HNC Associate Degree in Social Sciences

Students ordinarily resident in Scotland have their tuition fees paid for them. For this course, you must apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have your fees paid. Your entitlement to tuition fees and bursary support may be affected if you have already undertaken degree level studies. You should consult SAAS for further guidance.

For further details please contact:

Student Awards Agency Scotland
Saughton House
Broomhouse Drive
Edinburgh,
EH11 3UT
T:0300 555 0505
W: www.saas.gov.uk