What support is available for Scottish lone parents in further and higher education in 2004-05?
updated January 2004
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Scottish lone parent students who are either starting their further or higher education in 2004-05, or going into the next year of their course, may be eligible for support. The support available varies depending on the circumstances of the individual and/or the nature of the learning that is being undertaken.
This leaflet describes the support that may be available to lone parent Scottish students studying either a further education course at a college or a higher education course at a college or university.
INTRODUCTION
FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS
Who is eligible for support from the Scottish Executive?
What does 'ordinarily resident' in Scotland mean?
FURTHER EDUCATION
What support is available for lone parent Scottish students and where to apply?
•Fees
•Living costs
Financial support from other sources
How do I apply for a bursary?
How soon will I get my loan?
HIGHER EDUCATION
What support is available for lone parent Scottish students and where to apply?
Financial support from other sources
How do I apply for support?
How soon will I get my payment?
How soon will I get my Supplementary Grant?
When do I repay my loan?
Can I repay my loan early?
What is the Graduate Endowment?
Will I have to pay the Graduate Endowment?
CONTACTS LIST