Resources for Pregnant and Parenting Students at the University of St. Andrews 

The resources that the university provides for pregnant and parenting students.

funding

St Andrews Students are entitled to the childcare fund. This is a university fund available to Scottish students and it provides a fee reduction and a scholarship

You can get financial assistance. The uni will provide scholarships and give you advise in tax filings..

There is a discretionary fund available to support students from the rest of the UK and abroad.

You may be eligible for official child benefits and the lone parent childcare grant.

 

You can email moneyadvice@st-andrews.ac.uk for help. Here are some other useful links:

• This is the link for childcare support for SAAS students - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/money/financialsupport/childcare-fund/
• This is the link for Childcare Fund and Lone Parent Childcare Grant 2021-22 - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/money/financialsupport/childcare-fund/
• Financial help for students with children or dependants - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/money/financialsupport/helpforthosewithchildrenordependants/ 
• Child Benefit Information - https://www.turn2us.org.uk/Benefit-guides/Child-Benefit/What-is-Child-Benefit 

healthcare

The St Andrews Student HealthHub offers quick medical advice and support. It is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. You can reach them at studenthealth@st-andrews.ac.uk or +44 (0)1334 46 5777.

The local GP can provide you with sexual health assistance and a pregnancy test. You can contact them at https://www.pipelandmedical.com or at https://www.blackfriarsmedical.co.uk

You can also get emotional support. The university provides a range of wellbeing and support services through the ASC centre.

• How to access different kinds of healthcare in Scotland - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/advice/health/
• Sexual health clinic for students - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/advice/health/sexualhealthandcontraception/
• Know who to turn to in the NHS - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/student-services/documents/KWTTT%204%20Page%20Booklet%20Final%20(2).pdf
• St Andrews University Wellbeing, Counselling and Mental Health Coordination - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/advice/counselling/#d.en.1486095
• Pregnancy Information from Sexual Health Scotland - https://www.sexualhealthscotland.co.uk/talk-sex/topics-of-conversation/pregnancy-the-what-ifs

childcare

The university and town have several nurseries available. Students receiving SAAS funds are eligible for additional financial assistance towards registered childcare.

The University of St Andrews Nursery offers discounts to students.

Your children can attend primary & secondary school. Here are some links that you may find useful:

• https://www.childcare.co.uk/
• https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/carers/childcare/nurseries/
• https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/support/childcare/
• https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/students/advice/family/childcare/

help that the uni provides