Support and advice
It can be difficult to reach out and ask for help, especially when it comes to money matters. We know that managing finances can be a challenge and cause significant worry.
The Student Funding team are on hand to help, listen and advise you of the best ways to make the most of your money, whether it’s budgeting and managing your outgoings or finding other sources of funding you may be eligible for.
Please note, if you have a question around paying your tuition fees or accommodation costs, or you can't make your payments, please contact our Finance team.
How the Student Funding team can help
Financial struggles and debt
If you are struggling with your finances and are worried that your income does not cover your outgoings and/or you cannot make sufficient payments to your landlord, credit cards companies or other financial commitments, we are here to offer advice.
Don't leave things to reach crisis point, please get in touch, we can help you set a realistic budget and give advice on where and how to seek professional help with unmanageable debts.
Help with funding applications
If you need help with an application to any of our funds, one of our team will be happy to help. Please ensure that you bring along all the required documents in a digital format, as without these, your application may be delayed and you may need another appointment.
If you need to scan any documents in, there are multifunction printers and scanners at each campus to allow you to do this. It is important you provide all the evidence we require when you make your application.
Before you make an appointment, you should read the information on our Accessing funding page and consider which funds may suit your circumstances.
Please note, we cannot help with enquiries about the status of an existing application if it was submitted less than 21 days ago.
Budgeting advice
You can make an appointment with a Student Funding Advisor who will help you set a realistic budget on a one-to-one basis. We can give advice on how to maximise your income, cut down on outgoings, seek professional help with unmanageable debts and explore what extra funding you may be eligible to apply for.
Accessing funding
Learn about the various sources of funding available to you, from student loans to scholarships, bursaries and additional funding.
Money saving tips
We've put together a range of top tips for how to budget and save money across different areas of life, including accommodation, food, clothing, travel and more!
Who we are
Find out more about the Student Funding team and learn how we’re here to support you if you’re experiencing financial difficulties.
How to get in touch
For general funding enquiries, please contact us at studentfunding@napier.ac.uk or call 0131 455 2944 Monday to Thursday.
If you require assistance with funding applications, budgeting or debt management advice, please visit the appointments page of myFuture to make a face-to-face or Microsoft Teams appointment with a Student Funding Adviser. Please include brief details of what you wish to cover. All appointments are confidential, and face-to-face appointments take place in a private room.
Appointment times:
Wednesday
- Craiglockhart campus between 9am and 12noon
Thursday
- Sighthill campus between 9.30am and 12.15pm
- Bainfield student accommodation between 9.30am and 12.15pm
- Merchiston campus between 1.30pm and 4.15pm