Student Funding
Our Student Funding team can help you with any questions you might have about applying for funding, when you get your payments, eligibility for discretionary funds, childcare funds or anything else related to funding while at college.
If you have any queries regarding student funding, you can contact us by :
Phone 01387 734 240
Email studentfunding@dumgal.ac.uk
between 8:45am – 4:30pm Mon – Fri
Childcare Funds
All students may apply for assistance with registered childcare costs regardless whether studying on a full-time or part-time basis.
These awards are subject to household means-testing – support cannot be offered where the household income exceeds £40,000.
Discretionary Funding
These are funds provided by the Scottish Funding Council and Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to assist students who may otherwise be prevented from commencing or continuing with their studies. Students would normally have already applied for Bursary / SAAS funding prior to applying to this ‘top up’ fund. These awards are subject to household means-testing – support cannot be offered where the household income exceeds £40,000.
Bursary and Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Our Student Funding Team have put together a helpful FAQ for Bursaries and the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
All students who have been offered a place on a course will be sent a link to apply for their funding online. Please ensure your email address is your own (not shared) and up to date as this is how we will communicate with you.
Part-Time Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
If you are studying on a part-time basis you may be eligible for EMA support of £30 per week. Study / travel costs are not part of this award.
To qualify you must be under 18 at the start date of the course, studying a part-time non advanced course, not already receiving an EMA for a full-time course and living with a parent or guardian.
How to apply: If you think you may be eligible please contact a member of the Student Funding Team studentfunding@dumgal.ac.uk to request an application form
Reporting Absences
If you are in receipt of any Student Funding payment administered by the College e.g. EMA, Bursary, Discretionary, Childcare funds, you should complete an Absence Self Certificate Form either on the day you are absent or as soon after as possible. You have 7 days to submit your absence form.
You can read our guide online to find out how to submit your absences on LearnNet.
Student Funding FAQ’s
Attending College may mean you are eligible for funding. To find out, you should apply as early as possible once you have been offered a place on your course.
In case you are unsure of what to do next, here’s a few of our most frequently asked questions to help you get started….
Applying for SAAS Funding
This video from SAAS explains the main eligibility criteria for SAAS funding and the types of support you could receive during your course. You can explore more of their guides using the links below.
If you need advice or help with your application, please contact our Student Advisers, who are here to support you.
Please note: the Student Funding team can’t advise on SAAS funding.
Tuition Fees
Full-time and Part-time
If your circumstances mean that you are not eligible for SAAS funding for tuition fees then you will need to arrange to pay your tuition fees to the College.
Instalments are available upon request. Please contact the finance team on 01398 734 069 for further information
Council Tax Exemption
If you’re studying full-time, you may be able to get a council tax exemption or reduction from Student Records.
You can find out more information about this on the Student Records page.
