Funding for nursing and paramedic students
Scottish Nursing students are funded through the Paramedic, Nursing and Midwifery Student Bursary Scheme (PNMSB) which is administered by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS). All Home (Scotland) students should apply online to SAAS for tuition fee and living cost support for your course. We recommend that you apply for your tuition fee and living cost support well before the start of your course. You complete one application form for your tuition fees, NHS bursary and supplementary grants. Remember to apply each year of your course.
New students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland studying Nursing or Paramedic Science in Scotland should apply to their own local education authority for the full package of tuition fee and living cost support. Continuing students will remain under their existing support package.
Other allowances
Depending on your personal circumstances, you may be able to apply for additional allowances:
- Dependants’ Allowance
- Single Parents’ Allowance
- Childcare Allowance for Parents
- Disabled Students Allowance
These grants should be applied for through SAAS.
Nursing and Paramedic Discretionary Fund
In addition to your SAAS funding, undergraduate nursing and paramedic students can apply to the Nursing and Paramedic Discretionary Fund for extra help towards study and living costs. Please note these funds are limited and you must have taken out full SAAS/LEA funding in order to apply.
Trusts or charities
In addition to the Discretionary Fund there are many trusts, charities and scholarships which can provide financial help with tuition fees and study costs such as books and travel expenses. In some cases, you may get help with living costs.
Return to practice programme
For nurses returning to health visiting, part 3 of the NMC register, a number of fully funded places are available.
For nurses returning to adult, child, mental health and learning disability field of practice and midwives, Glasgow Caledonian University is delighted to announce that the Scottish Government and NHS Education for Scotland (NES) are providing the opportunity for all former nurses and midwives to apply to have their university course fees fully funded. More information available in FAQs.
Previous study
Even if you have already received funding for a previous (non nursing) course of higher education, you may still be eligible for full support to study an undergraduate nursing course. Check with SAAS for further information.