Higher Education Part-Time Funding
HNC, HND, Degree or SCQF Level 7 and above (HE) part time course fees
Fees may be covered by the SAAS Part Time Fee Grant. Application for this grant is 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 funds
Childcare funds
Childcare funding is available to assist with the cost of childcare with registered childcare providers while you attend college classes or college placements or complete college 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 direct to your childcare provider on receipt of completed childcare timesheets. Childcare timesheets will be sent out to your childcare provider if a childcare award is made to you. Please note that you are responsible for paying your childcare costs until the childcare award has been made to you.
Discretionary Funding
Discretionary 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 a case-by-case basis. This fund is means-tested.
Additional Support Fund
Additional Support Fund
Funding can be used to cover additional study-related expenses that arise specifically 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 Extended Learning Support Team.
If you have a disability or additional support need please contact and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements.