Scenario 1: Student under 22 from a low-income background These students benefit from the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme. • Placement in a remote area: o £1,500 (PLSG for two placements) o £4,000 (additional remote area travel support) o £8,000 (bursary across four years) o Total non-repayable support: £13,500 o Loans available: up to £37,600 • Placement in an urban area: o £1,500 (PLSG) o £8,000 (bursary) o Total support: £9,500 o Loans available: up to £37,600 Scenario 2: Student over 22 from a low-income background These students are not eligible for free bus travel. • Urban placement: o £1,500 (PLSG) o £8,000 (bursary) o Total support: £9,500 o Must cover commuting costs: ▪ Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Zone Card: ~£1,911/year ▪ Edinburgh: ~£570/year ▪ Aberdeen: ~£70/month These transport costs substantially erode the limited support available.