Young Student Information Sheet and Authorisation Form

In Scotland, students are generally considered to have full legal capacity, and to be capable of entering into contractual relationships such as a student-university relationship, at the age of 16. However Scots law also recognises that despite having full legal capacity at 16, young people under 18 can be vulnerable in certain situations. Enrolling at and attending university, particularly if this involves moving out the family home, can be a significant life change for all students but more so for those aged under 18 years (Young Students) and we wish to be clear what services we can, and cannot, provide for this age-group.