Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS)
I am writing to tell you about the upcoming online events which the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) will be offering. These events are to support students who will be starting College or University in 2025/26. There are a range of events which we will be offering over the coming months, and we have provided the details of each below.
SAAS Online Application Workshops
We will be hosting online application workshops which provide help with completing and submitting an application to SAAS for funding. These sessions can be attended by students and their parents and carers. They will be hosted via MS Teams and will run from 7 April to 28 May. Attendees can book their free ticket here Book your ticket! – SAAS Funding Application Workshops - National – Microsoft Teams
These interactive workshops will:
- explain the funding available from SAAS for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses); and
- provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
- have direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist you with the formal submission of your SAAS Application.
Care Experienced Students Application Workshop
We will be hosting an online application workshop which is tailored specifically towards Care Experienced Students. This session will be running on Tuesday 22 April. Attendees can book their free ticket here
Book your ticket! – SAAS Care Experienced Students Funding Application Workshop – Microsoft Teams
The session will:
- explain the funding available from SAAS to Care Experienced Students undertaking higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
- advise what evidence is required to support initial application
- provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
- provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS
Estranged Students Application Workshop
We will be hosting an online application workshop which is tailored specifically towards Estranged Students. This session will be running on Tuesday 29 April. Attendees can book their free ticket here
Book your ticket! – SAAS Estranged Students Funding Application Workshop – Microsoft Teams
The session will:
- explain the funding available from SAAS to Estranged Students undertaking higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
- advise what evidence is required to support initial application
- provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
- provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS
If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact
SAASevents@gov.sc