Free Third Level in Scotland

A_Sober_Paddy

So I was told today that undergrad courses are free to the Irish in Scotland. Now I've done some googling but can only find conflicting information. As I'm on the phone its not as easy to navigate around the net...

So any information would be fantastic, if it is free, what is the catch or restrictions?

Cheers in advance for help

Rob094

In the Scottish system the Irish are seen as EU students and so you can apply to the SAAS to have your fees paid for. Its pretty easy, you just fill out a form on the website and you'll get a confirmation letter. Ive gotten mine but I applied months ago. Good luck

A_Sober_Paddy

Rob094 wrote: »

In the Scottish system the Irish are seen as EU students and so you can apply to the SAAS to have your fees paid for. Its pretty easy, you just fill out a form on the website and you'll get a confirmation letter. Ive gotten mine but I applied months ago. Good luck

Does it matter if i hold a degree already?

Rob094

I'm not sure of the technicalities sorry, I'm sure you'll find answers on their website: http://www.saas.gov.uk/

tuds2013

same goes in austria

Med101007

Be careful if you are applying to SAAS to pay your tuition fees. They WILL NOT pay your fees if you are entering the third year of an honours/masters degree in Scotland, IF you received EU public funds while studying for an ordinary degree in Ireland i.e the VEC grant or back to education allowance. This rule was only brought in in August 2011, and I know a few lads who went over to study in Scotland last year, and they ended up having to pay the fees, around 2200 euro. However, SAAS will pay your fees for fourth and fifth year. If on the other hand you didnt get any grant assistance to study in Ireland, SAAS wiil pay your fees for every year you study in Scotland. Basically the rule is: Got the grant at home = have to pay your own fees for third year, SAAS will pay for fourth and fifth year,, Got no grant at home = SAAS will pay all your fees. Hope this helps!

saif.khalid14

when should we apply.........i M CURRENTLY IN 5 YR

Big Wex fan

surely, you'd have to be resident in Scotland to apply for free fees?

saif.khalid14

SO WE CANT APPLY IF I AM LIVING IN IRELAND

Big Wex fan

saif.khalid14 wrote: »

SO WE CANT APPLY IF I AM LIVING IN IRELAND

Sorry, should of worded it better, Can someone apply for the free fees living in Ireland or do they have to be resident in Scotland?

Battleflag

Yup! you can apply for fees while living in Ireland as I did back in 2012 and now in my 3rd year in Edinburgh. I highly recommend doing it

saif.khalid14

i want to do medicine.can u teell meh how to apply any extra exams i have to give and when to apply .....
any help would be much appreciated

Battleflag

You need to apply to the UK equivalent of the CAO, UCAS - http://www.ucas.com/ Once you have applied you need to apply for fees from SAAS and do well in your Leaving Certificate! Needs a bit of research and the ucas application is a long process in comparison to the CAO

saif.khalid14

when should i apply.............. how many months before or after the leaving cert

Battleflag

Start the application process now, the deadline is the 15th of January

saif.khalid14

i am in 5 yr