Funding for students from Republic of Ireland From 2021-22, Irish nationals who have been ordinarily resident in the Common Travel Area of the UK and Republic of Ireland for three years before the relevant date, can apply to Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for a tuition fee loan of up to £9,250 For more information on eligibility and the application process, please visit the SAAS website. This article was published on 2024-07-29