UG funding 2013-14

Funding for Undergraduate Students 2013-2014 Supporting Students and Changing Lives

Scholarships and Student

Funding Services RUK Bursary

Access Bursary

for students from lowest

Access Bursaries for undergraduate

Best in UK

Over 260 UK students

household income

Discretionary Funds

Over £1.3

million allocated each year

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Bursaries

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Scholarships

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Tuition Fees

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Student Loans

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Discretionary Funds

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Childcare Funds

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Travel Funds

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US Financial Aid

US Loans

Over $20

million

in US student loans

originated in 2012

Scholarships and Student Funding Services Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Tel: 0131 651 4070 Email: financial.aid@ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding

Supporting Students and Changing Lives

The University of Edinburgh Funding for Undergraduate Students 2013-2014

Contents

How much will it cost to study at the University of Edinburgh?

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Government Funding for UK/EU Students

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University of Edinburgh Funding

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University Scholarships

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Other Funding Information

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Funding for International Students

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University Scholarships for International Students

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Further Information

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How much will it cost to study at the University of Edinburgh?

Your main costs at university will be tuition fees (if applicable), accommodation, food, books, clothes and, of course, entertainment.

When planning your budget you should also take into consideration costs such as travel and domestic bills.

It is estimated that it will cost you approximately £7,500 to study as an undergraduate at Edinburgh each year. It may be higher, depending on your lifestyle, and whether you choose to live in catered or self-catered halls of residence or a flat.

Further details can be found on the University of Edinburgh International Office website at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/ international/finance/cost-ofliving

Accommodation The University understands how important accommodation is for students and seeks to provide the best range of options and highest standards possible. There are around 4,200 University bed spaces normally available for Freshers; these are in convenient locations for the city and the University and cover a range of styles and services to suit most budgets. Full-time first-year undergraduates living outside the city of Edinburgh are normally guaranteed an offer of a place in University accommodation for their first year, provided that they accept their offer of admission and submit their accommodation application to Accommodation Services, all by

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the required deadlines. Up-to-date information can be found on the Accommodation Services website at www.ed.ac.uk/schoolsdepartments/accommodationservices/new-prospective/ undergraduate If you stay in catered accommodation, all based at our Pollock Halls campus, you will receive breakfast and an evening meal each day during the week with brunch and an evening meal at the weekends. If you stay in our self-catered flats or residences, you should expect to spend at least £50 per week on food, although this will

vary depending on your tastes and dietary needs.

By way of example, in 20122013, the cost of renting a single study bedroom in catered accommodation ranges from £158 to £231 per week; for a room in self-catered accommodation, costs range from £82 to £114 per week. There are also a number of lower cost options involving shared rooms. Our accommodation prices include utilities, data/internet facilities and personal contents insurance; cleaning provision, while regular, does vary according to the accommodation.

The University of Edinburgh Funding for Undergraduate Students 2013-2014

Undergraduate Bursaries

Do you need help with the costs of university?

You may be eligible for a University of Edinburgh bursary Scholarships and Student Funding Services Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Tel: 0131 651 4070 Email: financial.aid@ed.ac.uk

• Over 260 bursaries are available to UK students for undergraduate study • Each bursary is worth a minimum of £1000 per year of study • Closing date is 1st April 2013

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/bursaries

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Government Funding for UK/EU Students Students from Scotland Tuition Fees If you are a Scottish domiciled, full-time, first degree student, you may be eligible for your tuition fees to be covered by the Scottish Government.

For the 2013-2014 academic session there are not expected to be any upfront tuition fees for full-time Scottish students entering a higher education institution in Scotland.

To apply for support for the payment of these fees, you will need to complete an online application by the required deadline with the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

There are separate arrangements for those students from Scotland who will be studying outside of Scotland. Further information is available from SAAS.

Student Loans and Bursaries Student Loans are the main source of support towards living costs.

In 2012-2013 the maximum loan available for students living away from home (in a hall of residence or lodgings) is £5,570; the minimum loan is £940. The maximum loan available for students living in their parents’ home is £4,585; the minimum loan is £620. If a student is eligible for either the Young

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Students’ Bursary or Independent Students’ Bursary, SAAS reduce the maximum loan amount available to the student by the amount of the bursary paid to them.

Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland

In 2012-13 an additional loan of up to £810 is available to all students with household incomes of up to £22,789. A non-repayable Young Students’ Bursary is available of up to £2,640 for those with family incomes of up to £34,195. The Young Students’ Bursary replaces part of the loan. A non-repayable Independent Students’ Bursary is available of up to £1,000 for those with spouse or partner incomes of up to £34,195. Independent students with no benefactors are also eligible. The Independent Students’ Bursary replaces part of the loan.

Tuition Fees

Repayments on the Student Loan start in the April of the year after the course has finished, but only if the income is above a certain amount – currently £15,795 a year.

The mandatory repayment amount is 9% of the income above £15,795 per annum. Interest payable on the Student Loan is linked to inflation so the amount repaid will be worth the same amount in real terms, as was borrowed. Further details can be found on the SAAS website at www.saas.gov.uk

The Scottish Government’s decision to remove funding for students who normally live in the rest of the UK and allow institutions in Scotland to raise fees they charge for these students has been driven by changes to English HE funding and tuition fee policy brought forward by the UK Government.

In 2013-2014 the annual tuition fee will be £9,000 if your normal home address is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. You can apply to the Student Loan Company for a tuition fee loan up to the full cost of your programme of study.

Student Loans and Grants Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be entitled to the same level of government support as they would if studying in England. Means-tested student loans and maintenance grants to help meet general living costs are also available. The 2012-2013 amounts are given on page 6.

“I applied for a bursary to ease the amount of financial support my mother would have to provide as she is a single parent with three children. The award enables me to buy most of the books required at the start of the session and to take part in university life.�

Niamh Bulfin BSc Psychology Access Bursary and Accommodation Bursary

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Maintenance Grant/Welsh Assembly Learning Grant Household Income

How Much

England

£25,000 or less £25,001 to £42,600 Over £42,600

£3,250 (maximum) Partial grant No grant

Wales

£18,369 or less £18,370 to £50,020 Over £50,020

£5,000 (maximum) Partial grant No grant

Northern Ireland

£19,202 or less £19,203 to £41,065 Over £41,065

£3,475 (maximum) Partial grant No grant

Students from England Maintenance Grants are available to England domiciled students studying in Scotland to help with living and study costs.

This maintenance grant is nonrepayable which means that you do not need to pay this money back.

In 2012-13 non-repayable grants of up to £3,250 a year are available for students from households with an income of £25,000 or less to help with living costs such as accommodation, food and travel. If your household income is between £25,001 and £42,600 you will be entitled to a partial grant of between £50 and £3,250.

Maintenance loans of up to £5,500 are also available to cover living costs if you live away from home.

Students from Wales Assembly Learning Grants (ALG) are available to Wales domiciled students studying in Scotland. The Assembly Learning Grant is non-

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repayable which means that you do not need to pay this money back.

In 2012-13 Assembly Learning Grants of up to £5,000 a year are available for students from households with an income of £18,369 or less. If your household income is between £18,370 and £50,020 you are entitled to a partial grant of between £50 and £4,568.

Maintenance loans of up to £4,745 are available to Wales domiciled students living away from home.

Students from Northern Ireland Maintenance Grants are available to Northern Ireland domiciled students studying in Scotland to help with living and study costs.

This maintenance grant is nonrepayable which means that you do not need to pay this money back.

In 2012-13 non-repayable grants up to a maximum level of £3,475

are available to students from households with an income of under £19,203. If your household income is between £19,203 and £41,065 a partial grant is available.

Maintenance loans of up to £4,840 are available to Northern Ireland domiciled students living away from home.

Repaying your loan Repayments on the Student Loan for England and Wales domiciled students, (including any loan taken to cover the payment of tuition fees) will start after you have completed your undergraduate degree programme and when you are earning over £21,000 a year. You will repay 9% of your income above £21,000. So for example, if your salary was £25,000, the 9% would only apply to £4,000, meaning you would repay £30 per month. If your salary falls below £21,000 then your repayments stop.

Details on University of Edinburgh Bursaries available for UK undergraduate students can be found on pages 10-13.

“I am studying medicine which is a pretty intensive course. My bursary allows me to put all my efforts into my studies without the worry of having to cope with a part-time job. It’s really allowed me to focus on my studies.”

Rebecca Ross Browne MBChB Medicine Access Bursary

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For Northern Ireland domiciled students, repayments start after you have completed your undergraduate degree programme and when you are earning over £15,795. You will repay 9% of you income above £15,795.

For example, if your salary was £25,000, you can expect to repay around £69 per month. Any outstanding loan balance is written off after 25 years.

Students must apply to the Student Loans Company for fee, grant and loan support.

Contact details for the relevant funding bodies are given on page 29.

Students from the rest of the EU Tuition Fees First degree students from the rest of the EU studying in Scotland will be entitled to have their tuition fees paid by the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS).

Student Loans EU students who have been ordinarily resident in the UK for three years prior to the commencement of their programme of study, and resident in Scotland by the first day of the first academic year of their programme, may be entitled to apply for student support in the form of a Young Student’s Bursary and Student Loan.

Further details can be found on the SAAS website at: www.saas.gov.uk

“Receiving a bursary has meant that I have enough money to buy all the books that I need for my English Literature and other courses. I am from Edinburgh and stay at home which helps to reduce the costs for me.”

Laura Croal MA English Literature Access Bursary

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“I heard from a friend that the University offered generous bursaries and so I checked out the website. I was so relieved when I saw that I was eligible to apply. The award has ensured that I did not run out of money and has allowed me to get the most out of all aspects of university life.�

Ciaran Harris BSc Mathematics and Statistics Access Bursary

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University of Edinburgh Funding Undergraduate Awards for UK students Access Bursaries Access Bursaries help new undergraduate UK students experiencing financial difficulties take up their place of admission at the University of Edinburgh.

For 2013-2014 over 260 new bursaries will be awarded, with successful applicants receiving a minimum of £1,000 each year towards their maintenance costs for the duration of their undergraduate degree. The bursaries are sponsored by the University and a number of generous donations.

If you are applying to the University for a place starting in September 2013, you do not need to wait for a response from the University before applying for an Access Bursary you can apply online at any time prior to the deadline of 1 April 2013.

Further information is available from Scholarships and Student Funding Services (see page 29). You will also find details on the eligibility criteria and online application procedure on the website at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ bursaries

accommodation during the 20132014 academic session.

These bursaries are for UK students who are in receipt of the maximum Maintenance Grant/ Young Students’ Bursary/Welsh Assembly Learning Grant. Each bursary will have a value of £1,000 which will be paid directly to Accommodation Services towards the costs of your accommodation and will be tenable for one academic session only.

Further information is available from Scholarships and Student Funding Services (see page 29). You will also find details on the eligibility criteria and online application procedure on the website at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ bursaries/accommodation

Lloyds Scholars Programme A number of Lloyds Scholarships will be available to UK students commencing their undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh. Each scholarship provides: • an award to help with living costs and study materials • performance-related cash awards for good grades • end of course excellence awards for top scholars

Accommodation Bursaries The University of Edinburgh offers over 150 bursaries to first year undergraduate UK students who will be living in University

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• a chance to learn valuable transferable skills and boost your employability through lectures, workshops and events run by Lloyds Banking Group

• real, hands-on work experience on up to two summer paid internships; and • access to advice and support from a dedicated mentor.

Recipients of a Lloyds Scholarship will be required to do at least 100 hours’ volunteering each year in your local community.

If you have accepted a place at the University of Edinburgh and have a household income of under £25,000, then you are eligible to apply.

Further details on the eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding/lloyds-scholars

Lloyds Scholars Financial Support Paid Internships Annual Awards Rewarding Volunteer Work

Become a Lloyds Scholar at the University of Edinburgh and open up a world of new possibilities

Advice and support from a mentor

If you’re applying to start an undergraduate degree in 2013, then why not apply to become a Lloyds Scholar. The Lloyds Scholars Progamme offers financial support, paid internships, volunteering opportunities and more.

If you succeed as a Lloyds Scholar you may find there is a place for you on the Lloyds Banking Group Graduate Leadership Programme.

Further details on the eligibility criteria and application procedure can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/lloyds-scholars

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Edinburgh RUK Bursaries If your normal home address is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, an Edinburgh RUK Bursary is available to help fund your education.

You will be able to use your bursary to either contribute towards your tuition fees or towards your general living costs.

In 2012-2013 bursaries of up to ÂŁ7,000 per year of study were being offered to students who normally live in England or Northern Ireland.

See our website for bursary levels for 2013-2014.

You do not need to apply for an Edinburgh RUK bursary, as you will automatically be considered for this on the basis of information you provide when applying for a student loan to your funding body.

Scholarships and Student Funding Services Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Tel: 0131 651 4070 Email: financial.aid@ed.ac.uk

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Undergraduate Bursaries for students who usually live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Edinburgh RUK Bursaries The University of Edinburgh has a long tradition of supporting students of all ages and social backgrounds to enter higher education and we remain committed to ensuring this continues.

Our generous bursary arrangements for domiciled students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland reflects our aim of recruiting the brightest and best students regardless of their financial situation.

The University will use the residual household income figure calculated by the Student Loans Company (SLC) when assessing your bursary entitlement. You will be able to use your bursary to either contribute towards your tuition fee costs or towards your general living costs while at Edinburgh.

Wales domiciled students who are in receipt of Wales Government grant will receive a lower Edinburgh RUK Bursary award. Further details can be found on the website at www.ed.ac. uk/studying/undergraduate/feesfinance/uk/wales Full details on the Edinburgh RUK Bursaries for 2013-2014 will be available at: www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding/ruk-bursary

For students entering in 2012 Residual household income

Edinburgh RUK Bursary per year of study (England/ Northern Ireland)

Edinburgh RUK Bursary per year of study (Wales)

up to £16,000 £16,001 - £20,000 £20,001 - £25,000 £25,001 - £30,000 £30,001 - £35,000 £35,001 - £42,600

£7,000 £5,700 £4,000 £2,000 £1,500 £500

£3,465 £3,465 £3,465 £2,000 £1,500 £500

Edinburgh UNITE Accommodation and Access Bursaries A number of Edinburgh UNITE Accommodation and Access Bursaries (open to students who usually live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will be offered to students commencing an undergraduate degree in the 20132014 academic session. It is likely that each bursary will cover the full accommodation costs while staying at Portsburgh Court in Edinburgh for the length of their period of study (maximum of four years), as well as provide an annual maintenance allowance of £3,000 per year for a maximum of four years. Full details on the eligibility criteria and online application procedure are available on our website at www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding/unite

Discretionary Funds Once you are a matriculated student at the University of Edinburgh you may be eligible to apply for assistance from the Discretionary Funds if you find yourself experiencing financial difficulty. The University administers a number of Discretionary Funds

which are provided by the Scottish Government and the University to help students experiencing financial difficulty. Available funds are limited so students are expected to have exhausted all other possible sources of funding such as the Student Loans Company or bank overdraft before applying for assistance. Application forms are available online on the Scholarships and Student Funding Services website at www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding/discretionary If you are an EU or overseas student you are not eligible to apply for assistance from the Government Discretionary Fund.

However, if you encounter financial difficulties during your studies at the University you may apply to the Hardship Fund, which is made up of donations and endowments and is used to assist overseas students. This Fund can only offer limited support and the maximum payments are capped at £600.

Applications are made through the Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) Advice Place and Scholarships and Student Funding Services (page 29).

Further information on all Discretionary Funds is available online at www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding/financial-assistance

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Edinburgh UNITE Accommodation and Access Bursaries

A number of Edinburgh UNITE Accommodation and Access Bursaries (open to students who usually live in England, Wales and Northern Ireland) will be offered to students commencing an undergraduate degree at the University of Edinburgh in the 2013-2014 academic session.

Applicants must be:

Bursaries are awarded on the basis of significant financial need, but the University will also take account of other personal or family circumstances which might make it difficult for you to take up a place.

• intending to live in the UNITE accommodation at Portsburgh Court in Edinburgh during the duration of their undergraduate degree programme (maximum of 4 years)

Scholarships and Student Funding Services Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL Tel: 0131 651 4070 Email: financial.aid@ed.ac.uk

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/unite

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• entering their first year of an undergraduate degree who usually live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland

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Discretionary Funds Do you have unexpected financial problems which make it difficult for you to cover basic living costs?

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The Discretionary Fund is here to help You can apply any time during the academic session For more information visit us at: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/financial-assistance

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“My bursary has enabled me to travel to art galleries and exhibitions that have really benefited my research for my History of Art programme. It has created the opportunity for me to enjoy my lifestyle and studies without added financial pressures.�

Peter Rawlence MA History of Art Access Bursary

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University Scholarships School of Chemistry The School of Chemistry offers a number of industrially funded scholarships to students based upon academic merit. Students would normally be expected to achieve at least four “A” grades at Higher level or at least three “A” grades at A-Level.

Value: £1,000 per year for years 1 to 3 of the programme subject to satisfactory academic progress. In their 4th and 5th years holders of scholarships are expected to apply for direct sponsorship from any of the above companies, to carry out their 7 month final year project with the company at the company premises.

Value: £1,000 per year conditional upon continued satisfactory academic progress.

More Information: www.eng.ed.ac.uk

Deadline for Applications: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their entry grades and no application is required for these scholarships.

School of Informatics

School of Engineering The School of Engineering offers scholarships to all students holding a least four “A” grades at Higher level (mathematics is a required subject), or at least three “A” grades at either Advanced Higher or A-Level who are applying to study degree programmes in electronics and electrical engineering and related single honours programmes. Applies to UK applicants only.

These scholarships are supported

by Wolfson Microelectronics, STMicroelectronics, CSR Plc, SELEX Galileo, Cummins Generator Technologies, Analog Devices Limited, Dialog Semiconductor, and Broadcom Networks (Edinburgh) Ltd.

More Information: www.ph.ed. ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/ funding-fees-scholarships

Scholarships, sponsored by industrial sponsors are offered for undergraduate study. The scholarships also include an opportunity for a paid work placement.

Value: Approximately £1,000 per year More Information: www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding/undergraduate/uk-eu/ informatics

School of Physics and Astronomy The School offers up to ten Margaret Campbell Scott Scholarships for students who have achieved the best entrance qualifications in physics and mathematics.

Value: £1,000 Deadline for Applications: No application is required for these scholarships

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Other Funding Information Funding for part-time students If you are a Scottish domiciled undergraduate student studying part-time and you have never studied at university before, you may be eligible to apply for a part-time fee waiver. Students on a low income, in receipt of benefits before beginning their programme or who lose their job while studying at university are eligible to apply.

Further information is available from the Fees and Student Support Team in Scholarships and Student Funding Services (see page 29).

A part-time fee grant of £500 is available to all new and existing Scottish domiciled students who are aged 16 or over, earn £22,000 or less and who are studying at least 40 credits. Students must also meet the residency conditions set out by SAAS. Further information and an application form can be downloaded from the SAAS website www.saas.gov.uk

Funding for students with children or adult dependants Students from England, Wales or Northern Ireland should contact their awarding body for information on what support is available to them.

Students from Scotland who are lone parents with at least one dependant child can apply to the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) for the Lone Parents’ Grant which provided a grant of £1,305 in 2012-2013, or you may receive extra allowances against your income.

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Further information and advice on the above grant can be obtained from SAAS. Further details can be found on the SAAS website at: www.student-support-saas.gov. uk In addition to the Lone Parents’ Grant, students with homeScotland fee status can get help of up to £1,215 for formal childcare costs such as child-minders, after school clubs and education through the Lone Parents’ Childcare Grant. Further information and advice on the above grant can be obtained from Scholarships and Student Funding Services website at: www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding/child-support

Childcare Fund All eligible full-time undergraduate students (or those in receipt of the undergraduate package of support, i.e. PGDE students) can apply for support from the Childcare Fund which is administered by the University. This fund provides assistance with the cost of formal registered childcare expenses for dependant children only.

Applications to the Childcare Fund are made through the Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) Advice Place (see page 29). Students may also apply to the Discrectionary Fund for assistance with childcare costs. Further details can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/ student-funding/child-support

Funding for disabled students The Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) offers a basic annual allowance for items such as Braille paper, extra photocopying charges, additional dietary requirements, and any additional course expenses which are related to your impairment. There is an allowance for student support assistants, such as note takers, proofreaders, library assistance, sign language interpreters, or study skills support.

An equipment allowance is made for the whole period of your programme of study and covers the cost of assistive technologies such as personal computers, radio aids, digital recorders, screen readers and dyslexia-friendly software, and ergonomic equipment and furniture. If you are not able to use public transport, there is no limit to the amount of help that can be given towards your travel costs. For example, if required, taxi fares can be paid to take you to university everyday.

The annual allowances for the different elements of support outlined above were as follows for the 2012-2013 academic session, these may be subject to change for future academic sessions. (see table below).

Basic allowance

Up to £1,725 per annum

Non-medical personal help (such as student support assistants)

Up to £20,520 per annum

Equipment allowance

Up to £5,160 per annum

“I found out about the scholarship from the University’s funding website and decided to apply as I thought that it would be a good opportunity to get some work experience which is related to my degree. The additional funding has been really useful to me during my first year.”

Claire Stacey MMath Mathematics Keycom Industrial Scholarship

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“I chose the University of Edinburgh because I knew that it is a leading university in the UK for research in Computer Science.

I believe that the University offers the best combination of quality teaching, a nice place to live, and an active student social life.�

BSc Computer Science Coca-Cola Scholarship

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For further information you should contact the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) or Student Finance England (SFE).

Alternatively, you can contact the Student Disability Service for advice on applying for DSA, on being assessed for appropriate equipment support, and to find out more about working with student support assistants.

Funding is also available for disabled students who are not eligible to apply for Disabled Students Allowance. For further details contact the Student Disability Service (see page 29).

For other useful information, visit the Student Disability Service website at: www.ed.ac.uk/ student-disability-service or contact the Student Disability Service directly (see page 29).

University FE Transition Bursaries These are bursaries made available from University funds to assist undergraduate students whose entry qualification may be a HND/ HNC (instead of SQA or GCE qualification) and who are admitted to Year 1 of a full-time programme of study rather than entering Year 2 directly. In general, the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), will not assist such students with the payment of tuition fees for Year 1, if the student has already received assistance during their HNC/HND studies.

Student Loans Company (SLC) through SAAS. Normally, students require an FE Transition Bursary for one year only, as they are eligible for assistance with their tuition fees for their subsequent years of study.

Students can seek advice on eligibility to apply for a FE Transition Bursary from any of the EUSA Advice Place Offices and application forms are available from Scholarships and Student Funding Services (see page 29).

FE Transition Bursaries are awarded to students with home fees status for payment of their tuition fees only. Students can still apply for a student loan from the

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Funding for International Students How much will it cost?

If you are from a country outside the EU then you will be charged the full cost of the programme of study.

Details on tuition fees for each academic session can be found on the University website at www. ed.ac.uk/student-funding/fees In order to get a visa or entry certificate, you will be required to prove that you have sufficient funds to cover the full cost of your programme of study.

The International Office provides information on the costs of living in Edinburgh as a student on their website at www.ed.ac.uk/ international-office

Canadian Loans The University of Edinburgh is a recognised institution for the purpose of certifying Canadian student loan applications. Staff within Scholarships and Student Funding Services will be able to help students complete their loan applications by certifying and confirming their student status on the relevant documentation provided by the Canadian Government. The University of Edinburgh’s Institutional Code is PUAR.

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For further assistance please email finanical.aid@ed.ac.uk

United States Student Loans The Scholarships and Student Funding Services staff at the University of Edinburgh are able to help students with their United States Federal Loan applications by certifying the relevant documentation.

The University of Edinburgh participates in the William D Ford Direct Loan Program with loans available to help pay for educational expenses. Educational loans available are Federal Stafford, Parent PLUS and Graduate PLUS. PLUS loans will require a credit check and approval. Available borrowing can be up to the cost of attendance.

US students should note that the University of Edinburgh is recognised by the Department of Education in Washington for the purpose of receiving student financial aid. The University of Edinburgh’s School Code is G06839.

For details on eligibility and how to apply for a loan, please visit the Canada Student Loans Program website www.canlearn.ca/eng

In addition to Federal Aid you may also qualify for other educational loans such as Private Alternative Loans allowing you to borrow an aggregate total amount to cover the cost of attendance at the University.

These loans are credit based and you may require a Co-Signer.

There is also a link to the website of the National Student Loan Service Centre to enable you to check the status of your loan.

Applicants should have applied for the appropriate degree programme at the University of Edinburgh and have received a formal offer of

admission before applying for any loan.

Further information on types of loans, application procedures, cost of attendance, loan disbursement and entrance and exit counselling can be obtained on our website at: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ us-loans

“As part of my Veterinary Medicine degree I have to travel quite far as part of the extramural studies component of my course. I have been able to use my scholarship to help with travel and accommodation costs associated with these veterinary-related activities.�

Shyam Shah Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship BVMS Veterinary Medicine

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University Scholarships for International Students The University presently offers three international undergraduate scholarship schemes – The Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships, the Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships, and the Principal’s North America Undergraduate Scholarships.

Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships At least fifteen Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarships are available to students who are nationals of countries out with the EU for undergraduate study in any subject offered by the University.

The value of each award is £2,000 per year deducted from your tuition fees and is tenable for the duration of the programme of study. The closing date for applications is 1 April 2013. More Information: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ undergraduate-global

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Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarships

Principal’s North America Undergraduate Scholarships 2013

A number of undergraduate scholarships are offered to students of outstanding ability from countries outside of the European Union for full-time undergraduate study in any mathematics degree offered by the University. Each scholarship is worth £1,000 per year and is tenable for the duration of the programme of study subject to satisfactory academic progress.

The closing date for applications is 1 April 2013. More Information: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ undergraduate/international/ maths

Five Scholarships are available to students from North America who are US or Canadian citizens and who are normally resident in and have completed their secondary education in the USA or Canada.

The value of each award is £5,000 per year which will be deducted from your tuition fees and is tenable for the duration of the undergraduate programme of study. The closing date for applications is 1 April 2013.

More information: www. ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ undergraduate-northamerica

The most up to date information on funding opportunities for undergraduate students can be found on the Scholarships and Student Funding Services website: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding

“Being the recipient of this scholarship has encouraged me to work hard and do well as I very much want to have the award for the duration of my course. In order to remain eligible I need to show that I have made satisfactory progress each year.�

Cheryl Thomas Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship BEng Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering

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Further Information Earning while learning

Help from the Careers Service

SAGE - Student and Graduate Employment at the Careers Service - provides information and advice on semester-time, voluntary, one-off vacation jobs, internships and graduate careers. SAGE is open to currently matriculated students and recent graduates, and is a great way to find work which suits your circumstances.

All jobs advertised meet the minimum wage regulations and comply with current employment legislation. So that your part-time work does not interfere with your studies, semester-time jobs are for a maximum of 15 hours per week. Typical jobs include working in the hospitality industry, offices, PR and promotional work and some course-related opportunities.

There are some on-campus jobs available including working in the Students’ Association, the Halls of Residence and various University departments. Further information about using SAGE to find work is available on our website: www.ed.ac.uk/careers

The Careers Service has extensive information resources to help our students with finding funding for study. For further details see www. ed.ac.uk/careers which has useful information and advice, including web links and examples of scholarships and grants throughout the UK (mostly for postgraduate study but including occasional undergraduate opportunities).

Once you are a matriculated student of the University you will find directories of organisations offering funding opportunities in the Careers Information Centres.

If you are a student from a European Economic Area (EEA) country then you do not need permission to work in the UK. Further details on working within the UK can be obtained by contacting your local British Council Office, the International Office or the Edinburgh University Students’ Union (EUSA) Advice Place at the University of Edinburgh (page 29) or by visiting the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) website: www.ukcisa.org.uk

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The Careers Information Centres can be found in the central area and at King’s Buildings. Visit www.ed.ac.uk/careers for office locations and opening hours.

Charitable trusts While there are thousands of charities and trusts which offer financial assistance, most are limited in the amount of money they offer. However, there is definitely funding available if you use the various guides and directories which can be found in the Careers Service information centres (see above) and in the larger libraries. A list of some of the main publications can be found at www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/ publications So that you do not waste your time, or the time of the charity or trust concerned, it is advisable to only apply to a particular fund if you clearly meet the eligibility

criteria. For some there will be conditions on place of birth or current home location; others will be dependent on the subject which you will be studying at university; while others will only offer assistance to a certain group which might be determined by age, family situation, gender, social circumstances, religious affiliation or medical condition. A very useful organisation to contact is the Education Grants Advisory Service which provides guidance and advice on student funding and specialises in charitable trust funding. For more information please visit their website at www.egas-online.org.uk

Opening a bank account If you do not already have a bank or building society account you are strongly encouraged to set one up before you start your university course, as any student loan or Access Bursary payments are now paid via BACS straight into your bank account. The most common type of account is a ‘current account’ which allows immediate access to your account in contrast to an ‘interest bearing deposit account’ which normally requires you to provide the bank with some notice before you can withdraw any funds.

The city of Edinburgh has a number of banks and you will need to decide which one is best for you.

While the University does not endorse any particular bank, it is a good idea to use a bank with a branch near the university. These branches are generally more

“Before applying for scholarships I did my research on the University’s website to see which awards I was eligible to apply for.

Receiving an award has made me more confident and encourages me to study harder in my studies.”

Zhongxin Yang Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Scholarship BSc Mathematics

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used to dealing with students and understand their problems and needs.

Banks convenient to the University include:

To open a bank account, you will need:

Barclays Bank 1 St Andrews Square Edinburgh EH2 2BD

Lloyds TSB 9–11 Clerk Street Edinburgh EH8 9JH

Tel: 0845 7555555 www.barclays.co.uk

Tel: 0845 3030109 www.lloydstsb.com

Clydesdale Bank University Branch 29/30 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BX

NatWest Bank 13 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AJ

• your passport • your original unconditional offer letter from the university • evidence of your Edinburgh address If you are living in University Accommodation, after you have checked in, you will be able to download a formal letter providing proof of your address in Edinburgh from MyEd. Look in MyEd for the ‘Print Bank Letter’ facility.

Tel: 0131 667 0228 www.cbonline.co.uk

If you are in private accommodation you should use your tenancy agreement or a utility bill.

Alternatively you can apply for a bank introduction letter by completing an online form at www. international.ed.ac.uk/forms/ banking/

Tel: 0131 465 3700 www.bankofscotlandhalifax. co.uk

The time it takes to open an account varies from bank to bank and depends on the type of account you open.

Banks are now obliged to carry out very strict checks and abide by banking regulations to prevent money laundering etc. This means that the whole process may take longer than you would wish.

Be prepared for the process to take up to 2 weeks but remember to ask when speaking with each bank how long it normally takes.

Further information about opening a bank account, including a bank

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Halifax/Bank of Scotland University Student Centre 4 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL

HSBC 118 Princes Street Edinburgh EH4 4AA Tel: 0845 7404404 www.hsbc.co.uk

comparison chart to help you research which bank and account suits you best is available at www.ed.ac.uk/staff-students/ students/new-students/money/ banking

Tel: 0845 3661965 www.natwest.com Royal Bank of Scotland 30 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9DL Tel: 0131 668 3351 or 57/61 Forrest Road Edinburgh EH1 2QP Tel: 0131 226 6061 www.rbs.co.uk Santander Bank University Branch Potterrow, 5/2 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL Tel: 0845 765 4321 www.santander.co.uk

Useful Contacts Scholarships and Student Funding Services The University of Edinburgh Old College South Bridge Edinburgh EH8 9YL For scholarships and bursaries information Tel: 0131 651 4070 Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk Website: www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding For fees and student support information Tel: 0131 650 2230 Email: fees@ed.ac.uk Website: www.ed.ac.uk/studentfunding/fees

Other Useful University Contacts For International enquiries The International Office Tel: 0131 650 4296 Email: enquiries.international@ ed.ac.uk Website: www.ed.ac.uk/ international-office For advice on applying for funding EUSA – The Advice Place Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) 5/2 Bristo Square Edinburgh EH8 9AL Tel: 0131 650 9225/0800 206 2341 Email: advice@eusa.ed.ac.uk Website: www.eusa.ed.ac.uk

For admission enquiries Student Recruitment & Admissions The University of Edinburgh 57 George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JU Tel: 0131 650 4360 Email: sra.enquiries@ed.ac.uk Website: www.sra.ed.ac.uk

For accommodation enquiries Accommodation Services The University of Edinburgh Reception Centre Pollock Halls 18 Holyrood Park Road Edinburgh EH16 5AY Tel: 0131 667 1971 Email: accommodation@ed.ac.uk Website: www.ed.ac.uk/ accommodation-services

For disability enquiries Student Disability Service The University of Edinburgh 3rd Floor, The Main Library Building George Square Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Tel: 0131 650 6828 Email: disability.service@ed.ac.uk Website: www.ed.ac.uk/studentdisability-service

For Government funding information Students from Scotland (and non-UK EU countries) The Students Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) Gyleview House 3 Redheughs Rigg Edinburgh EH12 9HH Tel: 0845 111 1711 Email: saas.geu@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Website: www.saas.gov.uk Students from England Student Finance England Tel: 0845 300 5090 Website: www.direct.gov.uk/ studentfinance Students from Wales Student Finance Wales Tel:0845 602 8845 Website: www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Students from Northern Ireland Student Finance Northern Ireland Tel: 0845 600 0662 Website: www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

If you require this document in an alternative format e.g. large print please contact Scholarships and Student Funding Services Email: scholarships@ed.ac.uk or Tel: 0131 651 4067 All information is correct at the time of print and is subject to change without prior notice.

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