At The Glasgow School of Art, we are committed to supporting looked after young people and care leavers who have applied or who are thinking about applying to the GSA and can provide confidential advice on the opportunities and support available.

The information below may be helpful if you are a young person who has been, or is still being cared for by a local authority in residential care, secure care, foster care or by friends or relatives, or at home.

Application Procedures

We can help with applying through UCAS for your place at the GSA.  We can arrange campus tours for young people and their carers, to give a better idea of what the GSA offers.

Funding and Advice

We offer funding advice to make sure that you receive all appropriate funding available and also offer help with managing your finances.  More information can be found in the Funding & Finance section or by contacting the Student Welfare Department. 

Scottish students who were previously looked after (in care) are eligible for a Supplementary Grant from SAAS.  More information can be found on the SAAS website.

Similar schemes exist for students from elsewhere in the UK; our Student Welfare Department can assist you in applying for these funds. 

Accommodation

We can arrange year round accommodation for students in halls of residence:  Student Accommodation              

For students who would prefer to stay in a private flat our Student Welfare Department can assist with information on how you go about finding appropriate accommodation within the city.

Support at University

All new students are offered support through a range of Student Services that are available such as counseling, advice on services for students with a disability and help with employment opportunities and careers.  There is also help available with study skills to support you with your studies and develop your reading and writing skills at university level.

Contact:   Fiona Macleod, Student Welfare Adviser
Email:  welfare@gsa.ac.uk
Tel. 0141 566 1138