The following table shows the number of nursing and midwifery students in receipt of different types of support and the associated cost. 1 Those who meet the General Residence Conditions can apply for funding (see SAAS for more info) Table 1: Nursing and Midwifery Student bursaries, grants and fees 2022-23 Name of bursary or grant Number of students in Amount of support receipt provided (£m) Bursary 12,670 107.7 Initial expenses 4,055 0.2 Placement expenses 3,660 3.3 Dependants allowance 1,785 5.8 Childcare allowance 1,150 2.3 Single parents 1,720 3.3 allowance Disabled students 665 1.1 allowance Tuition fees 11,385 20.7 Ad hoc payments 30 <0.1 Total 144.4 Source: Scottish Student Awards Agency In 2022/23 there were 12,670 students in receipt of a student nursing bursary.