Funds

Discretionary and Childcare Funds are available to all UK students who are in receipt of the maximum student support available to them and demonstrate a need for financial support while adhering to our various rates for appropriate expenditure. Although funding comes from the Scottish Government, you do not need to be Scottish to be eligible. You may apply if you struggle to makes ends meet each month, or if you experience an unexpected cost that you have not budgeted for.

Students wishing to apply for Childcare Funds should apply to the Discretionary Funds and will be assessed for both. This means you only need to complete one application, and have your childcare provider complete a form in support of your application.

We encourage students to apply early, or come and see us before term starts for assistance completing the application. Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

• Application Form to be completed by student will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Additional Form A to be completed by childcare provider will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Guidance notes for completing the application will be available here in early August 2012.
• Procedures for assessing and awarding applications to both the Discretionary and Childcare Fund will be available in early August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

Funding for books/course materials, travel and childcare is available to all UK students who fund their studies through:

• the Government Fee Waiver Scheme, or
• the ILA200, or
• the SAAS Part Time Fee Grant, or
• Have a weekly income less than £74

We accept applications from those who require support meeting the costs of both formal and informal childcare.Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

• Application Form to be completed by student will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Additional Form A to be completed by childcare provider if you require support meeting the costs of childcare will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Procedures for assessing and awarding applications will be available in early August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

Discretionary and Childcare Funds are available to all UK students who are in receipt of the maximum student support available to them(if any) and demonstrate a need for financial support while adhering to our various rates for appropriate expenditure. Although funding comes from the Scottish Government, you do not need to be Scottish to be eligible. You may apply if you struggle to makes ends meet each month.

Students wishing to apply for Childcare Funds should apply to the Discretionary Funds and will be assessed for both. This means you only need to complete one application, and have your childcare provider complete a form in support of your application. We accept applications from those who require support meeting the costs of both formal and informal childcare.

Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Funding for all postgraduate students is limited and we can only guarantee to assess applications received before the end of October 2012*

We encourage students to apply early, or come and see us before term starts for assistance completing the application.

• Application Form to be completed by student will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Additional Form A to be completed by childcare provider
• Guidance notes for completing the application will be available here in early August 2012.
• Procedures for assessing and awarding applications to both the Discretionary and Childcare Fund will be available in early August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

* It is possible to apply after this date and we encourage students to do so where necessary, however, we cannot guarantee funds will be available.

Funding for books/course materials, travel and childcare is available to all UK students who:

• Are in receipt of the SAAS Postgraduate Tuition Fee Loan, or
• Are in receipt of one of the following benefits:
  Personal Benefits: Disability Living Allowance, Incapacity/Invalidity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance, Carer's Allowance, Severe Disablement Allowance, Attendance Allowance Family Benefits: Working Tax Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Income-based Job Seekers Allowance, Income-based Employment and Support Allowance, or
• Have a weekly income of less than £74

We accept applications from those who require support meeting the costs of both formal and informal childcare.

Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Funding for all postgraduate students is limited and we can only guarantee to assess applications received before the end of October 2012*

We encourage students to apply early, or come and see us before term starts for assistance completing the application.

• Application Form to be completed by student will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Additional Form A to be completed by childcare provider if you require support meeting the costs of childcare will be available here to print and complete in early August 2012.
• Procedures for assessing and awarding applications will be available in early August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

* It is possible to apply after this date and we encourage students to do so where necessary, however, we cannot guarantee funds will be available. We will however prioritise applications for those entering the university in trimester 2 or 3.

Due to the method in which you are funded, you cannot apply for any Discretionary Funds but can access support meeting the costs of childcare through the UWS Childcare Fund. There are 2 application cycles throughout the year to accommodate our September and February intake of students. As we no longer operate a February intake, all new students should apply when they begin their course, or progress to their next year of study, in September. Continuing February intake students will have an opportunity to reapply for support in February, when they progress to their next year of study.

Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment. This fund does not remain open all year and applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date. We accept applications from those who require support meeting the costs of both formal and informal childcare.

Applicants must be in receipt of the maximum statutory support available to them which includes the SAAS Childcare Grant (for registered childcare costs). Applicants must also demonstrate a need for financial support while adhering to our various rates for appropriate expenditure.

• Application Forms will be available here to print and complete in late August 2012.
• Guidance notes for completing the application will be available here in late August 2012.

Procedures for assessing and awarding applications to the UWS Childcare Fund will be available in late August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

You should contact us if you are unsure if/when you can apply.

You cannot apply for any Discretionary Funds but can access support meeting the costs of childcare through the UWS Childcare Fund. There are 2 application cycles throughout the year to accommodate our September and February intake of students. All new students should apply when they begin their course, or progress to their next year of study, in September or February.

Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment. This fund does not remain open all year and applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date. We accept applications from those who require support meeting the costs of both formal and informal childcare.

Applicants must be in receipt of any statutory support that may be available to them. Applicants must also demonstrate a need for financial support while adhering to our various rates for appropriate expenditure.

Application Forms will be available here to print and complete in late August 2012.

• Guidance notes for completing the application will be available here in late August 2012.

Procedures for assessing and awarding applications to the UWS Childcare Fund will be available in late August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

You should contact us if you are unsure if/when you can apply.

You cannot apply for any Discretionary Funds but can access support meeting the costs of childcare through the UWS Childcare Fund. There are 2 application cycles throughout the year to accommodate our September and February intake of students. All new students should apply when they begin their course, or progress to their next year of study, in September or February.

Applying for help meeting the costs of childcare should be a priority and should be done as early as possible to avoid disappointment. This fund does not remain open all year and applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date. We accept applications from those who require support meeting the costs of both formal and informal childcare.

Applicants must be in receipt of any statutory support available to them. Applicants must also demonstrate a need for financial support while adhering to our various rates for appropriate expenditure.

• Application Forms will be available here to print and complete in late August 2012.
• Guidance notes for completing the application will be available here in late August 2012.
• Procedures for assessing and awarding applications to the UWS Childcare Fund will be available in late August 2012 and will include details of what happens once you submit your application, and a list of our rates for appropriate expenditure.

You should contact us if you are unsure if/when you can apply.

Who can apply?
For full time undergraduate (inc. PGDE) students who are SAAS funded and in receipt of their maximum student loan. Also available to students from the rest of the UK who are in receipt of their maximum student loan.

Not available to Nursing/Midwifery students

How is it assessed?
Details on how we assess applications to this fund are fund in the procedures document below. We will also automatically assess applicants for Full time Undergraduate Discretionary Funds. You do not need to apply separately for this.

Forms/Information: 

• Main application form to be completed by student 
• Additional Form A to be completed by childcare provider 
• Procedures for the SAAS Childcare Fund 

The Trimester 1 intake application cycle has now closed as of 7th October 2011. The Trimester 2 intake application form will be available from early December 2011.

Who can apply?
This is a fund created by the University to provide some financial support for childcare coststo students who cannot claim this through the SAAS Childcare Funds. This is primarily EU, International, Nursing/Midwifery and Research students.

How is it assessed?
There are 2 application cycles throughout the year (one for each intake of students) and you must apply appropriately. Details on how we assess applications to this fund are fund in the procedures document below.

Forms/Information: 

• Trimester 2 Intake Application Form 
• Guidance Notes for completing the application 
• Policy/Procedures for the UWS Childcare Fund