Purpose of the Network
The Student Funding Network brings together staff from Scotland’s colleges involved in the planning, administration and delivery of student support funding. It provides a supportive, solution focused space to share practice, discuss emerging policy and operational changes, and identify practical improvements to processes and systems. The Network also offers a collective forum to raise sector issues and provide feedback to national partners such as the Scottish Government, SFC and Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS).
Focus of This Session/Current Priorities
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Sharing updates on student funding and related benefits.
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Monitoring the transition of further education student support and EMA administration from SFC to SAAS, and sharing questions, risks and practical implications for colleges.
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Sharing approaches to the distribution of funds, including timelines, entitlements and communications.
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Comparing college approaches to application timelines, evidence gathering and student engagement to reduce delays and hardship.
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Exchanging learning on student funding systems and process change.
Who May Wish to Attend
The Network is aimed at staff involved in student funding and financial support, including student funding and bursary teams.