Full-time students are generally not eligible to claim benefits. However, full-time students with dependants and those who are disabled may be eligible in certain circumstances. Access Funds Students who are experiencing particular financial difficulty can apply for assistance from their institution's Access Funds. These Funds, which are provided by the Scottish Executive, are administered by the individual colleges and universities and are specifically targeted to help students whose access to, or continued participation in, further or higher education might be hindered by financial difficulties. Colleges and universities have discretion to provide payments to students who are moving from the benefit system to undertake a course.
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