Scottish Government

More Information

To find out more about the various financial help available or for answers to any queries contact:

Learndirect Scotland

If you want to get into learning but aren't sure where to start, contact Learndirect Scotland and one of their advisers can help you choose from thousands of learning opportunities, offered by learning centres, colleges and universities in Scotland. They can also provide you with information about the funding that is available for your chosen course.

tel: 0808 100 9000 (freephone)
web: www.learndirectscotland.com

ILA Scotland

ILA Scotland is a scheme to help pay for a wide range of learning. To request an application pack call the helpline free on 0808 100 1090 or visit their website at www.ilascotland.org.ukfor advice about what learning is available.

Your local College

For more information on further education student support please contact your local college. For a list of local college bursary officers contact learndirect Scotland

tel: 0808 100 9000 (freephone)
web: www.learndirectscotland.com

Student Awards Agency for Scotland ( SAAS)

SAAS provide information on higher education student support. Application forms and the SAAS guide are available on their website. If you have any questions about your eligibility or about payment of fees and bursaries you can contact SAAS at:

tel: 0845 111 1711
email: saas.geu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
web: www.saas.gov.uk

Careers Scotland

Careers Scotland gives guidance to anyone in Scotland about work or learning. The aim is to increase participation in learning, employment and provide guidance. Find out more on their website, www.careers-scotland.org.uk

HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC)

HMRC is responsible for paying tax credits and child benefits for further information or a claim pack:

tel: 0845 300 3900
web: www.hmrc.gov.uk

Skill Scotland - National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

Skill's Information Service gives free information and advice to disabled people, and those working with them, about post-16 opportunities including further and higher education, employment, work-based learning and volunteering. Contact their Information Service from Monday to Thursday between 1.30 and 4.30pm on:

tel/text: 0800 328 5050
email: admin@skillscotland.org.uk
web: www.skill.org.uk

The Open University in Scotland

For general information about the courses offered by the OU and the financial support available.

tel: 0131 226 3851
email: Scotland@open.ac.uk
web: www.open.ac.uk

Career Development Loans

Freephone: 0800 585 505
web: www.direct.gov.uk/cdl

Child Poverty Action Group

CPAG provide an online information service. You can access their Benefits for Students in Scotland Handbook free of charge from their website.

web:www.cpag.org.ukathttp://scottishhandbooks.cpag.org.uk

Funding for Learners

For more information regarding this booklet for part-time students contact:

email: studentsupport@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
web: www.scotland.gov.uk/fundingforlearners

Other publications available include a summary of the funding support that is available to students, 'Helping you meet the costs of learning: Your Guide to Funding' which is available free of charge from:

tel: 0131 622 8283
email: business.edinburgh@blackwell.co.uk

For free copies of this booklet contact Blackwell's Bookshop on 0131 622 8283