Apply now for your 24-25 funding! Whether you know you are progressing or if you are repeating study, its best to apply early and make any changes later.

Funding Available for 2024 - 2025 youtu.be/L89U2BwmYbY?si… via YouTube

Estranged students - we're here to help 😌 Have you lost contact with your parents or legal guardian due to a permanent relationship breakdown? If so, you may be eligible for estranged student funding support. Join our free application workshop tomorrow at 6pm for help with

Join @SAASTweet for a free funding Q&A event, where you'll find out about different funding types, eligibility, and be able to get your questions answered. Sessions are running throughout the month - save your spot at tickettailor.com/events/student…? #StartWithSAAS

Money Advice Scotland are running free online events! Join them May 9th 10.30-11.30am Ask the Expert: Scams, with South Lanarkshire Trading Standards- learn how to spot scams, as well as what you can do if you fall victim to a scam. Reserve your spot eventbrite.co.uk/e/ask-the-expe…

Your step-by-step guide! 🙌 Find all the guidance you need on what happens before, during and after an application is made. Simply answer 3 questions and we'll point you to the relevant funding information. Get started: ow.ly/xx0C50RApGS #StartWithSAAS

Are you a new UWS international student on UWS Paisley Campus campus?  If so, join us for a fun, interactive intro to life in the UK today. 📅Tuesday 14 May, 11.30 am - 12.30 pm (Room A100 DOJO) UWS Students’ Union UWS Residence Team UWS International

Money Advice Scotland are running free online events. Join them on May 29th 2-3pm for 'Money Management' Learn how to track spending, utilise your bank account for managing money & how to get help! Sign up now!! eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-mone…

Students, are you following us? 🤳 Search 'student awards agency scotland' on your favourite social channels for our updates on application tips, funding news and student hacks! #StartWithSAAS

The #LoanSharkVan will be travelling around the country this spring as part of the #ShutOutScammers campaign Let us know if you see it out and about in Dumfries & Galloway this week! #StopLoanSharks

Going to college or uni? 🙋‍♂️ Whether you're starting a new course or returning for year 2,3 or 4, you must apply to SAAS for your tuition fees each academic year. To login or to create your SAAS account, visit: myportal.saas.gov.uk/saas/login #StartwithSAAS

Applying for undergraduate funding this year? Make SAAS your first stop! Our YouTube channel has helpful videos outlining the type of support you could be eligible for. Search 'Student Awards Agency Scotland' and click subscribe for all our latest updates. #StartWithSAAS

Making an application through Clearing? If you're a student in Scotland it's time to add your Clearing choice to your application on the Hub: bit.ly/46xd1rL

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in. Read the UCAS step-by-step guide for care experienced students: orlo.uk/5gRVK

If you were born in the UK between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 you might have a Trust Fund earning interest, and you can find it today! For guidance, visit: moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/young-…

Repeating or re-sitting in 2024/25? There are different ways to do this, and not all of them are funded. To understand how your repeat plans might affect your finances, take a look at our Repeat Study Guide: uws.ac.uk/media/xv1o50ly…

Did you know? 🤔 Eligible undergraduate students can now decide whether they would prefer to receive their payments over term-time, usually 9 months, or spread these payments over the year. Watch our Youtube video for more information: orlo.uk/SAASPayments_8… #StartWithSAAS

📣 20% Alumni Discount! We're pleased to offer a 20% discount on Masters degree tuition fees for UWS Alumni or UWS students who continue on to a UWS taught masters programme. Check it out at uws.ac.uk/study/postgrad… #UWSGrad

Before responding to a social media advert or message offering a quick and easy loan, #AskTheQuestion “Can I trust that you won’t add interest or extra charges without warning me?” Always check that a lender has been authorised by the FCA Find out more: stopillegallending.co.uk

Happy New Year! Dumfries West Fest has kicked off to a cracking start, welcoming its first new Student Rep of 2024/25! Check out your campus's welcome and induction events this week and GET INVOLVED - games, info and activities, new friends, fun and freebees everywhere you look!