Question about ILA 500 grant

GlasweJen

I'm doing an MSc course with OU and it's going to cost 4020 all in to do 2 30 credits and 2 60 credit modules. I know that the Scottish ILA grant will pay £500 to anyone earning less than 22,000 studing part time doing a course at SCQF 11 if it's worth at least 40 credits. I'm in the middle of applying for the grant for my first 60 credit course which starts in January but is it possible to claim another £500 for the second 60 credit course which i'm planning on starting in november 2010 or January 2011? Also is there any other funding source for the two 30 credit courses?

I know you can take out an agreement with the OU to pay in installments but i'm really trying to not enter into any credit agreement if i can help it.

AzimScot

I understand if your studying a full time higher education course you can get £500 per year, but you need to reapply each year on your renewal date. ILA Scotland usually send you documents 1 months before your renewal date. I also heard if your going through financial difficulty they can give you a fee waiver, but you need solid documentation.

GlasweJen

thanks azim, it sounds like because the two courses start in two different academic years i'll get two lots of £500 (assuming they allow SCQF level 11 next year, apparently it was supposed to be a one off for this year).