Student Advisers
Our Student Advisers are here to support you throughout your time at college. Whether you have questions about SAAS funding, worried about money, wellbeing, housing or anything affecting your studies, we’re here to help.
Dumfries Campus: the Point behind Reception
Stranraer Campus: room G35A
Advisers can be contacted on:
Email: studentadviser@dumgal.ac.uk
Meet our advisers
Meet our Student Advisers. You can find us on Dumfries Campus in The Point (near reception) or Stranraer Campus in room G35A. Get in touch with us via studentadviser@dumgal.ac.uk or the contact details below.
Additional Support Needs / Disability
If you have a disability, additional support need, learning difference or health condition, we can work with you to make sure you have the individual support you need to study and succeed.
This could include:
- Advice for tutors on how to support you
- Education Support in class
- Assistive technology / equipment
- Exam or assessment arrangements
- One-to-one support
Students who have alerted us on their college application will be sent a link to an Individual Support Form to start the Needs Assessment process. If you have not said on your application form you can ask for a needs assessment.
Financial Concerns
If you’re finding it difficult to manage financially, we can help you explore available funding and hardship funds as well as help you gather evidence for any applications.
SAAS Funding
If you’re studying an HNC or HND, you can apply for SAAS funding. Our Student Advisers can help you understand your options and support you with your application.
EMAs and Bursary Advice
For advice about your EMA or bursary the Student Funding team can help you with what you might be eligible for and how to apply.
The Student Funding team can also help you with any queries about your application, childcare funds, discretionary funds or login issues with your CAMS funding application form.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
College life can be exciting, but it can also feel challenging at times. Student Advisers can provide a listening ear for mental health or wellbeing issues.
They can help students access help from external agencies and help students access counselling.
Housing and Homelessness
If you’re worried about your housing situation or have become homeless, speak to us as soon as possible. We can help you find the right support.
Attendance or College Issues
If something is affecting your attendance, studies or college experience, get in touch. We can help you find a way forward.
