Have you been getting funding from the college or SAAS and Student Loan Company this academic year? Are you worried about paying rent and bills over the summer when funding ends?

You might be eligible to apply for the Summer Support Payment. To find out more, please come to the Student Advisor drop-in in your campus open Monday to Friday 10.30am – 12.30pm. Alternatively, please e-mail guidance@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

If you apply for the Summer Support Payment, we will ask you to complete an online student discretionary funding form. You will also be asked to provide evidence, including up-to-date bank statements for the last four weeks for all the accounts you hold. Please ensure you provide all relevant documents at the time of applying. If you are unsure about the documents, or the application process, please reach out to us so that we can provide information and advice.

There are also other ways that the college can support you if you are looking to maximise your income by providing advice on:

  1. Funding available to you – are you getting maximum support you are eligible to?
  2. Budgeting
  3. Spending Habits
  4. Debts and other financial struggles
  5. Signposting to Gambling support
  6. Employment opportunities: Jobzone and SDS Career Advisers appointments