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New grant is good news for students
Jul 4 2008 by Edwin Lawrence
STUDENTS are this week eligible for a £500 funding boost.
And Ayr MSP John Scott says it’s excellent news for those at Ayr College and the University of the West of Scotland.
He said: “From this week students working on 50 per cent or more of a full-time course are eligible for a £500 part time higher education grant.
“For many people considering going into part time education, the ability to pay fees can be a real barrier.
“And this new grant should help overcome that obstacle.”
The MSP pointed out that the University of the West of Scotland has the highest number of part-time students in Scotland.
And a large number of Ayr College students are also part-timers.
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