Course fees

Tuition fees and funding can vary depending on the course you choose, study route, and your individual circumstances. This may include tuition fee funding, fee waivers or grant support, depending on the level of course and your eligibility. 

If you're applying to study with us, we'll guide you through the process and our Admissions team will contact you if any additional forms or evidence are required after you apply.

This page outlines the support available and explains how tuition fees are assessed.

Further Education

If you're studying an NC, NQ, SVQ or IMI course, your tuition fees may be covered through different funding routes depending on how you study. 

For many students studying full time for the first time and who meet the residency requirements, tuition fees are covered through funding from the Scottish Funding Council (SFC). We use the information provided in your course application to claim this funding on your behalf. 

If you're studying part time and are on a low income, you may be eligible for a Further Education Part-Time Fee Waiver, which can cover the cost of your course fees. Our Student Finance team will advise you if you need to complete a claim form and provide supporting evidence. A guide on how to complete the form can be found here > Fee Waiver Application Guide

If you are not ordinarily resident in Scotland, we will contact you to discuss your fee status and any action required.

Alternatively, if you are paying the Course Fees yourself or through a sponsor the fees can be found below:

Further Education Tuition Fees

Further Education Tuition Fees

Further Education Tuition Fees

Your fee liability will be confirmed once we have processed your application, enrolment and any funding applications. 

Where fees are not covered by funding, payment will be required from either you or your sponsor. If your employer or another organisation is paying your fees, confirmation of sponsorship will be required before enrolment. 

Students undertaking an additional part-time course alongside a full-time programme should note that separate tuition fees may apply. Funding for your main course does not automatically extend to additional courses.

Any fee exemption or payment by a sponsor for full time course fees does not cover or extend to additional courses and the fees.

Scotland/EU/EEA Rates

Scotland/EU/EEA Rates

Scotland/EU/EEA Rates

  • If you have been resident in the UK for the last three years, and
  • You are normally resident in Scotland, and have a permanent home address in Scotland.

You will most likely be classified as SC - Scottish domiciled student - for fee purposes and the following fees will apply.

SVQ and NQ Fees National Qualifications 2025-26 2026-27*
Full time per year £1,008 £1,008
Part time (per Credit) per year £88 £88
Part time (per Double Credit) per year £176 £176
Part time Day Release (per 6 Credit) per year £528 £528
SQA Higher £352 £352
SQA National 5 £352 £352

Workplace based SVQ course fee rates: contact the Administration Services Centre on 01343 576000.

* To be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council

Rest of UK (RUK) Rates (inc. students studying from EU/EEA with Settled or Pre-settled status in the UK

Rest of UK (RUK) Rates (inc. students studying from EU/EEA with Settled or Pre-settled status in the UK

Rest of UK (RUK) Rates (inc. students studying from EU/EEA with Settled or Pre-settled status in the UK

  • If you are a UK national or have the right of residence in the UK and
  • You have been resident in the UK for the last three years, and
  • You are normally domiciled in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or a British overseas territory. 

You will most likely be classified as RUK - Rest of the UK Student - for fee purposes and the following fees will apply:

SVQ and NQ Fees National Qualifications 2025-26 2026-27*
Full time per year £1,008 £1,008
Part time (per Credit) per year £88 £88
Part time (per Double Credit) per year £176 £176
Part time Day Release (per 6 Credit) per year £528 £528
SQA Higher  £352 £352
SQA National 5  £352 £352

*To be confirmed

International Rates (including student studying from EU/EEA who do not have Settled or Pre-settled status)

International Rates (including student studying from EU/EEA who do not have Settled or Pre-settled status)

International Rates (including student studying from EU/EEA who do not have Settled or Pre-settled status)

  • If you are a non-UK or EU national and
  • You are normally domiciled in a non-UK or EU country.

You will most likely be classified as INT - for fee purposes and the following fees will apply:

SVQ and NQ Fees National Qualifications 2025-26 2026-27*
Full time per year £6,960 £6,960
Part time (per Credit) per year £352 £352
Part time (per Double Credit) per year £704 £704
Part time Day Release (per 6 Credit) per year £2,112 £2,112
SQA Higher £1,408 £1,408
SQA National 5 £1,408 £1,408

*To be confirmed

Higher Education

If you're studying an HNC, HND, degree or other higher education course, tuition fees are usually funded through the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for eligible full-time students. 

If you're studying part time, you may be eligible for the SAAS Part-Time Fee Grant, which can help cover the cost of your tuition fees. 

Applications for tuition fees, student loans and bursaries are made directly to SAAS. They will assess your eligibility and contact you about the support available to you.  If you've previously received funding for higher education study, or you do not meet the residency requirements, you should seek advice from SAAS before applying. 

Once you've applied, remember to check your SAAS account for updates on the progress of your application. You can also visit the SAAS website or contact Student Services if you need guidance.

If you're paying your tuition fees yourself, or through a sponsor, details of the relevant fees can be found here.