SAAS Funding
Partial funding of Riverside HNC/HND level courses is available through
SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland). Students eligible for support can receive £1,205.00 towards the cost of tuition fees.
Eligible students can also apply for living cost support via SAAS, who have a combination of loans, grants and bursaries available. Student loans of up to £6,750.00 and bursaries of £2,000.00 are available depending on individual circumstances. For further details please check the SAAS website.
Course Costs
Upon confirmation that your interview has been successful, you will be issued with a conditional or unconditional offer. To confirm acceptance of this offer, candidates must pay a £100.00 course registration fee within 14 days of receipt of offer letter. Course registration fees are non-refundable unless we are unable to offer you a place on your designated course.
Payment Plans
Riverside offers flexible payment options for students wishing to pay fees via our SAAS and non-SAAS funded instalment plans. Candidates opting to pay via our instalment plans will be required to pay a course deposit fee on the 29th of July 2022.
Full payment of course fees within 14 days of course commencement entitles you to a £100.00 discount on annual tuition costs.
Instalment Payment Terms
Fees based on new students eligible for SAAS tuition Fees of £1,205.00.
Fees based on new students that are non-eligible for SAAS support
| Student Non -Eligible For SAAS Support | Total Balance Due £3,300.00 | Payment Due Date |
| Payment 1 | £490.00 | 29th July 2022 |
| Payment 2 | £490.00 | 26th August 2022 |
| Payment 3 | £490.00 | 28th October 2022 |
| Payment 4 | £490.00 | 25th November 2022 |
| Payment 5 | £490.00 | 30th December 2022 |
| Payment 6 | £210.00 | 27th January 2023 |
| Payment 7 | £210.00 | 24th February 2023 |
| Payment 8 | £210.00 | 31st March 2023 |
| Payment 9 | £210.00 | 28th April 2023 |
| Payment 10 | £210.00 | 26th May 2023 |
We can accept a variety of payment methods:
- Card
- Bank Transfer
To complete a bank transfer or to set up a Standing Order please make payments to the following account:
To complete a bank transfer or to set up a Standing Order please make payments to the following account:
Account Name: Riverside Music College Limited (TSB Plc)
Account Number: 11269660
Sort Code: 30-25-85
As a reference please use your full name and course code (i.e HNDSP1)
Helpful Links
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/debt-and-money/financial-support-for-students-s/
https://www.studentinformation.gov.scot/students/further-education
https://grants-search.turn2us.org.uk/
www.gov.scot/policies/universities/student-financial-support/
https://www.mygov.scot/student-bursaries-grants-scholarships-loans
https://www.ucas.com/finance/scholarships-grants-and-bursaries