Scots students given exchange fees boost
STUDENTS going on overseas exchange programmes outside Europe are to have their tuition fees paid by the Scottish Government, it said yesterday.
The move, which will cost 300,000 next year, was announced by education secretary Fiona Hyslop.
Scottish students on European exchange programmes already have their fees paid but many taking part in exchanges outside Europe often have to pay half their fees – around 1,000 – while the rest is paid by the Student Awards Agency.
Ms Hyslop said from next year, the agency will pay all the fees.
Stephen Magee, vice-principal for external relations in the University of St Andrews, said: "This supports Scottish universities in setting up further exchange programmes which in turn encourages many overseas students to come to Scotland."
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