Higher education for part time study
SAAS Part Time Fee Grant
Fees may be covered by the SAAS Part Time Fee Grant for more information on eligibility please visit the SAAS website.
Applications for this grant are made directly to SAAS and they will assess your eligibility based on the information you provide. Once you have applied, please make sure you check your SAAS online account for the status of your application.
Check the SAAS website for guidance on your course’s eligibility.
For further advice and guidance on funding your studies, visit UHI Money Matters.
Childcare Funding
Childcare Funding
Childcare funding is available to assist with the cost of childcare with registered childcare providers while you attend college classes or placements or course work remotely. As funds are limited, there is a cap on the amount of childcare that can be paid to you. Therefore, please be aware that your childcare costs may not be covered in full.
Childcare funding is paid in arrears direct to the student on receipt of completed childcare expense claim forms. Payment can be made direct to childcare provider if funding team advised. Childcare expense claim forms can be found on your student hub. Please note that it is your responsibility for paying your childcare costs until the childcare award has been made.
Discretionary Hardship Funding
Discretionary Hardship Funding
The Discretionary Hardship fund is primarily aimed to help you with the cost of course related costs such as travel and study costs where you are on a low income or receiving DWP benefits.
Emergency payments may also be made from this fund, and these are considered on an individual basis. This fund is means tested.
Additional Support Fund
Additional Support Fund
Additional Support funding can be used to cover additional study-related expenses that arise as a result of your disability.
This allowance offers help towards specialist equipment, classroom support and travel costs because you need taxi transport to get to College.
These funds are not means tested on family income but do require an assessment by the College’s Additional Support team.
If you have a disability or additional support need, please contact the Additional Support team who will be pleased to discuss your requirements.