To ask the Scottish Executive what support is available for students taking courses in nautical studies in Scotland. Students taking FurtherEducation (FE) courses in nautical studies in Scotland may apply for thestandard range of bursaries, allowances and fee waivers generally applicable toFE studies, subject to meeting residence requirements and any other applicableeligibility criteria.Similarly, students onnautical studies courses at Higher Education (HE) level are entitled to thestandard HE student support package available through the Student Awards Agencyfor Scotland (SAAS), again subject to meeting residence requirements and anyother applicable eligibility criteria.