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Tuition Fees (no repayments)

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

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

For your information, here are the Abertay tuition fee rates for Scottish undergraduates. 

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 receive up to £2,000 each year of your course. The amount you get depends on your household income (check the table). A bursary means the money does not have to be repaid. .

Student Loan (repayment needed)

Most students can access at least Â£8,400 without providing household-income evidence; higher amounts depend on income.

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. 

For the full details, check .

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

Grants and Bursaries (no repayments)

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

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

If you act as a carer: There are living cost grants available for students who act as carers for dependent adults - check the . You can also apply for additional funding from the University Discretionary Fund.

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

Awards (no repayments)

•  gives bursary awards of £300. Â鶹ԭ´´ the website to download an application form.

When to Apply

You can apply to SAAS from April in the year your course will start. You apply for all funding at the same time: student loans, grants, bursaries and tuition fees. You’ll usually hear back within four weeks (longer if SAAS needs more info). The  tells you all about . 

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

Submitting your application as early as possible means your finances will be sorted before you start. 

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

Budgeting

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

Undergraduate Student Scholarships

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

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 phone 01382 308080 or email sro@abertay.ac.uk.