Date of publication: 2014 Grants - note: 47 % of students at Scottish institutions received   a bursary, grant or loan (2011/12) 
Need-based grant (euro): max 2158
Merit-based grant (euro): -
Student grants
Both grants and loans are available to students depending on circumstances. The ‘Young Student’s Bursary' of up 
to GBP 1 750 per year is available to students from low income backgrounds. The ‘Independent Students’ Bursary’ 
of up to GBP 750 per year is available to students over the age of 25 or who are living with a partner. Other grants 
also exist for students with disabilities. 
Loans
Many  students  take  out  loans.  Depending  on  household  income,  young  students  can  borrow  a  maximum  of 
GBP 5 500 per year. Likewise, independent students can borrow a maximum of GBP 6 500 per year. All students 
can borrow GBP 4 500 per year irrespective of household income.