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YASS - How to register

YASS registration for 2024/25 is now closed. Information about registering for YASS 2025/26 will be available in spring 2025. 

Early applications encouraged

Schools are encouraged to apply before the summer holidays as:

  • Students are more likely to be able to register on their chosen course.
  • It’s easier for students to change courses / withdraw from a course before they start when they are already registered.
  • It means students are likely to have access to their course materials ahead of courses starting in October and will be able to get a head start. 

Applications after the school summer holidays 

Due to the short time between schools returning in August, and our deadline in September, it is important that schools submit student registration forms to us as soon as possible, and no later than the deadline. 

To avoid an unnecessary delay for students, that could result in them missing a place on their chosen course, or starting their course late, we advise that students and YASS co-ordinators take care to check registration forms thoroughly for any errors or missing information before submitting them to us, via our ZendTo process.  

Funding for YASS courses in Scotland

YASS receives support from the Scottish Funding Council. This continues to allow us to offer fully funded places for pupils from local authority schools undertaking 10 and 30 credit modules.

A hand holding a pen on a sheet of paperAs part of the application process, we collect information from students about their nationality and residency in Scotland and use this to work out how much funding is required for their module.

With new guidance around residency and funding since Brexit, some students may be asked to provide further information. If co-ordinators, pupils or parents/carers/guardians have any questions about YASS funding, please contact the YASS team.

Independent schools should contact the YASS team to discuss payment methods.

YASS registration - information for school co-ordinators

Registrations for 2024/25 are now closed. School YASS co-ordinators submit registration applications on behalf of their pupils. Information about how to register for YASS 2025/26 will be available in spring 2025.

Please email Scotland-YASS@open.ac.uk with any queries.

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