COVID-19 information

Colleges and universities can find specific information for higher and further education institutions; advice on travel; and more general information advice.

Should you have any questions that are not currently addressed in the FAQ, or if there are any issues you would like to raise, please email policy@sfc.ac.uk.

Latest updates

• 5 October 2021: Scottish Government - COVID Recovery Strategy: For a fairer future fairer future.
• 10 August 2021 (update): Scottish Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19): universities, colleges and community learning and development providers - Guidance for operations in AY 2021-2022.
• 1 July 2021: Scottish Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Advisory Sub-Group on Universities and Colleges - advice note.
• 22 June 2021: Scottish Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's Strategic Framework update.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• General FAQ document [PDF]
• FAQ document for student support [PDF]

For further queries please email policy@sfc.ac.uk.

SFC financial impact analysis

• June 2021: Coherence and Sustainability: Financial Sustainability of Colleges and Universities [PDF] - aggregate picture of the financial health of Scottish institutions.
• April 2020: COVID-19 Further and Higher Education Financial Impacts initial briefing [PDF] - early analysis of possible financial impacts.
• October 2020: COVID-19 Further and Higher Education Financial Impacts updated analysis [PDF] takes into account updated returns from colleges and universities.

We are continuing to engage; provide stability and flexibility in funding flows; support students; and work closely with governments, funding and regulatory counterparts across the UK, and other key stakeholders.

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Information for the education sector

This page includes information and advice from Scottish and UK Governments for the education sector.

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General COVID-19 advice and guidance

• Coronavirus in Scotland
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): staying safe and protecting others
• NHS Inform – COVID-19.
• NHS Inform – Healthcare for overseas visitors.
• NHS Inform – Healthcare for refugees and asylum seekers.
• UK Government – Advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents.
• World Health Organisation – COVID-19 advice for the public.
• British Deaf Association – Accessible Information on COVID-19.

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Please note that the Scottish Funding Council does not have a remit to provide medical or travel advice.