skip to content

University of the West of Scotland


Funding and Advice Service

WELCOME...

The funding and advice Team offer help on a range of topics that may be relevant to you during your studies. See below for what's on offer, or browse through the subpages on the left.

Some areas we can assist with are:

    • ensuring you have the correct funding
  • advice on how you can pay for part time studies
  • information on trust funds
  • helping you meet the costs of childcare
  • giving you hints and tips on how to budget your student support
  • providing guidance should you need to mitigate or appeal
  • helping you apply for repeat year funding if things don't go to plan
  • financial support if things get tough

Why not keep up to date with what is happening in the world of funding through our Blackboard site?

Subscribe to receive funding updates

Unsubscribe from funding updates

STOP PRESS!

    Last updated February 6th 2012...

  • JOHN MATHER CHARITABLE TRUST

    Applications now available for this trust fund. For further information and eligibility criteria and how to apply, click here

    Closing date is Friday 17th February 2012.
  • UWS CHILDCARE FUND - TRIMESTER 2 INTAKE

    New application forms are now available here. Please note the closing date of Friday 10th February 2012

    • Check out our new range of leaflets that will save you money

    Saving Money Daily and Energy Saving Tips will help you fill your piggy bank!

      NB: We update this section regularly and remove any old news.

    We provide an impartial, confidential service. You are welcome to read our Confidentiality Statement .

Student Money Advice

Advice from Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert:

need some funding advice?

The Funding and Advice Team is here to help ensure you have applied for all available funding, but also how to manage the money you have. If you would like an appointment or would like to get in touch with a query, be sure to check out our Contact Us section to find details for advisers on your campus.

Trust funds

Remember that in addition to Discretionary and Childcare Funds, you may be eligible to apply to certain Trust Funds. These are set up by businesses and charities and may be able to provide you with extra funding towards the cost of living and/or tuition fees. You can find more information in our Trust Fund section here.