Funding
The Funding team offers support to students experiencing financial difficulty.
Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) is now open for 2026/27 full-time and part-time SAAS-funded students.
The Discretionary and Childcare funds will open on 14 September
There are options available to help with course fees and the cost of study, depending on your course and fee status. You need to apply for funding before each year of study – not just the first year.
The Discretionary Fund
The Discretionary Fund is available to help with study and living costs if you are struggling financially. There are certain eligibility criteria that need to be met in order to apply. Students who are experiencing particular financial hardship should make an appointment to speak to a Funding Adviser.
Find out more about the Discretionary Fund.
The Childcare Fund
The Childcare Fund is available for Home (Scotland) students to help towards registered childcare costs during term time. These costs may include a nursery, childminder, or after-school care. Non-nursing and Paramedic students who have compulsory summer placements can also apply for help towards registered childcare costs in Trimester C.
There is a seperate Childcare Fund for Nursing and Paramedic students which is limited and therefore payments towards costs throughout the full academic year is not guaranteed.
Find out more about the Childcare Fund.
Discover a range of funded scholarships, bursaries toward study costs, tuition fee reductions and discounts and loyalty rewards that help keep the cost of studying in one of the UK's most affordable cities within reach. Find out more about scholarships and funding.
Glasgow Caledonian has been approved to certify Federal Student Loans for degree courses. Complete your application online today. Find out more about US Federal Student Loans.
Other sources of funding
Here you can find a variety of other sources of funding, which may be able to help you with any financial struggles during your studies at GCU.
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