Carers
Carers Trust Scotland define a carer as ‘anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.’ The college has adopted this definition.
Why Carers may need more support at college
Why Carers may need more support at college
College can be a tough time for students who also have caring responsibilities at home. Juggling the commitments of study with those responsibilities can often make student carers feel like they are being pulled in two ways.
If you let us know you are a carer we can offer assistance to support you through your time at college, like guidance, emotional support and a range of other things in between.
You may feel you don't need any support at first, but if things change and you find you are struggling with your studies, then don't hesitate to who are able to help.
We are committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for our students with unpaid caring responsibilities, to ensure a positive experience whilst you are studying with us which enables you to successfully complete your course and undergo a worthwhile experience throughout your student journey.
Funding for Student Carers
Funding for Student Carers
Carer Support Payment
Carer Support Payment is money to help you if you’re a carer. You can get paid £81.90 a week if you’re eligible. Read more about who can apply for Carer Support Payment.
Young Carer Grant
A Young Carer Grant is a yearly payment of £390.25 for eligible young carers in Scotland. Read more about who can apply for Young Carer Grant.
Essential Student Skills resource
Essential Student Skills resource
You might find the Essential Student Skills interactive guidance materials useful, they were created to introduce students to various aspects of learning including using technologies, becoming an effective learner, core skills, assessment and more. There is no set order and no timeframe to work through them so you can go at your own pace - and all you need to access them is an internet connection.
Other resources
Other resources
Hope Support Services, a UK charity supporting young people when a loved one is seriously ill, have created a guide for university students which has been written by young people.
Further support and advice can also be found at: