Higher Education
Higher Education can be classed as any course above HNC Level (SCQF Level 7). Students studying above this level are eligible to apply for student grants and loans from SAAS to assist while at college. Please apply for these directly through the SAAS Website.
Student Funding Guide
Our Student Funding Guide can be downloaded below. This provides an in-depth guide to the funds listed above for student funding for academic session 2024/25.
Funding Application
If you have been offered a place on one of our courses, you will be issued an invitation by email to apply for funding. The email is sent automatically once applications are open and you have verified your place on your chosen course.
Applications for funding are open to all students who have completed their enrolment activities for a fundable course. The secure site is accessed using your college Office 365 account.
SAAS
Eligibility for support is dependent on individual circumstances however, the criteria for assistance for higher level courses is set out by SAAS directly.
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Housing (Discretionary)
Available to students regardless of SCQF level if you have housing costs
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Childcare
Available to students regardless of SCQF level if you are responsible for a child
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Student Assistance Fund
Available to students aged over 16 and studying a course at any SCQF level.
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Email: funding@forthvalley.ac.uk
Call: 01324 403000 (ask to be transferred to Student Funding. Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm)
Address: Student Funding, Forth Valley College, Grangemouth Road, Falkirk, FK2 9AP
During term-time, you can speak to a member of Student Funding in the Student Centre at our Falkirk Campus. To see us outside of term-time, please contact us to make an appointment.
To schedule an appointment with one of our team members, please send us an email or reach out to us by phone using the provided contact information.