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Going to college

Information about college and other further education opportunities.

  1. Apply for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)

    Apply for financial support to study at school or college if you're aged 16 to 19 and from a low income household.

  2. Get your coursework back from SQA

    If you submitted coursework for examination, you can have it sent back to you.

  3. Leaving school: your options

    Choices when you leave school including university, college, jobs, modern apprenticeships, starting a business, armed forces and gap years.

  4. Preparing for an SQA exam

    Get information and advice for people taking Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) exams.

  5. What happens during an SQA exam

    Prepare for an exam by knowing what to expect on the day.

  6. Young Scot card

    Apply for a Young Scot National Entitlement Card if you're 11 to 25 and living in Scotland.

  7. Student accommodation

    Find somewhere to live at college or university, including student accommodation or private renting.

  8. Student bank accounts

    How to get a student bank account including UCAS confirmation letter and when you can open one.

  9. Student discounts

    Student discounts available including student travel card, NUS extra card and ISIC Card.

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