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Before you apply for your chosen course find out about the funding arrangements for that course and for your particular circumstances.

The type of funding available will depend upon the qualifications you will be working towards, whether you will be studying on a full-time or part-time basis and your own personal circumstances.  The type and level of assistance are subject to regular change and information provided is correct at the time of publishing.

Even if you think you may not receive additional funding assistance, HNC and HND students must still apply to SAAS have their fees paid.

In the first instance contact the Student Funding Section who will advise you of all relevant funding opportunities and answer any general enquiries about student funding.  It is vitally important that you find out about your funding as early as possible. They can also be contacted on 0141 272 3674.

If you have access to the Internet you may, in addition, wish to check the following sites:
 
Students on an HNC or HND course:

• www.student-support-saas.gov.uk
• www.slc.co.uk

 Students coming to study in UK:

• www.ukcosa.org.uk
• www.educationuk.org
• www.homeoffice.gov.uk

 Information on Benefits Entitlement:

• www.cas.org.uk
• www.dss.gov.uk

Tuition Fee Information

Information is correct at time of publication.

Full-time Students on Non Advanced Courses (NQ, Access, Highers etc)
Most full-time students will not have to pay fees. You will be given advice during enrolment about whether or not you need to pay.

Full-time Students on Advanced Courses (HNC/D)
Most students following HNC/D courses may be eligible to have their fees paid by the Student Awards Agency in Scotland. You must have been living in the UK and Islands for the last 3 years and have been in Scotland from 1 August to be eligible for funding from SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland). The same rules apply for EU students. However Non-Scottish UK students should apply to their local education authority for funding.

If SAAS are paying your full time HNC/HND course fees they will pay us direct. Your application must be made online using www.saas.gov.uk. Applications for funding should be made as soon as you receive your conditional or unconditional offer of a place on a course. A SAAS award letter should be sent to you in advance of your course start date and this letter must be presented to the finance office prior to or on the first day of matriculation. If you are not in receipt of this letter on the first day of matriculation you must provide details of your bank account and complete a standing order agreement until your SAAS letter can be provided.

Please note that if you withdraw from your course prior to 1^st December the college will not receive tuition fees for you from SAAS, and you will be responsible for payment of a proportion of your fees.

If you are self financing your course there are two main ways to pay:

• Pay cash at the Finance Office
• Pay by debit/credit card over the telephone or in person at the Finance Office

You can elect to make a one-off payment or, if the total amount exceeds £550 you have the option to set up an agreement plan to pay by a maximum of 10 instalments made direct from your bank account.

If paying directly to the finance office, it is located on level 1 at the top of the stairs turn left and go through the double doors and it's on the right.

Usual opening hours are:

Monday - Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 15:45

Note: International students must pay in full prior to the start date of their course and should contact to International Student Services on 0141 272 3680.

Enquiries

Contact Finance Office

T: 0141 272 3652 or 0141 272 3805
E: finance@langside.ac.uk

Part-time Students
Many part time students will not have to pay fees. You will be given advice during enrolment about whether or not you need to pay.

Those in Receipt of Benefit and Registered Job Seekers
Students who are in receipt of Benefit or are registered Job Seekers normally qualify to have their tuition fees waived, subject to availability. Please note that if you qualify for fee waiver you must provide proof of eligibility at the time of enrolment, failure to do so may result in you having to pay fees.

Those not in Receipt of Benefit
Students who are not in receipt of Benefit or eligible for any other discounts will have to pay course fees.  Those in this category may still be eligible for assistance with travel, child care and other costs.  (See later under ADDITIONAL FUNDING)

Lone parents in receipt of Benefit
Students in this category are normally allowed to study full-time on non-advanced courses and part-time on any course without incurring penalties to Benefits. Students must apply for an SAAS Award if they wish to study on a full-time HNC/HND course. Students can also apply for an SAAS Loan, which may affect benefits. You must check this with the Benefits Agency in the first instance.

Examination Fees for Students in receipt of Benefits
Financial support up to a maximum of £40 per course will be available to cover examination fees.

Students in receipt of Incapacity or Sickness Benefit
Students in this category may be allowed to study on a part-time or full-time basis without Benefit penalties.  This would depend on your individual circumstances and choice of course. You must check this with the Benefits Agency in the first instance.

Financial support up to a maximum of £40 (Examination Fees for those in receipt of Benefits per course) will be available to cover examination fees.

Senior Citizens
25% reduction in course fees for Senior Citizens (over 60s)

Additional Funding To Cover Living, Travel And Child Care Expenses.

There are various methods of additional funding including Bursaries, Student Award Agency Grant, Education Maintenance Allowance, Child Care, Mature Student Bursary Fund and Hardship Funds.  Full details are available from the Student Funding Section located within Student Services.

Full-time Students: Non-Advanced (NQ, Highers, Access etc)
Additional funding for living expenses, course expenses and travel costs is available. Eligibility will depend on your personal circumstances.

Full-time Students: Advanced (HNC/D)
Whilst tuition fees will automatically be paid by SAAS if your application meets their requirements, the Student Loan, the Young Students, Bursary and Mature Students Bursary can be used to fund living costs.  Eligibility for the Loan and the Bursary will depend on your personal circumstances. 

Part Time Students
Additional assistance with travel, child care and other costs is available to part time students subject to eligibility.

To find out what funds you might expect to receive, contact an advisor in the Student Funding Section, located within Student Services, to discuss your individual circumstances.