Get careers adviser support
Our Results Helpline is now closed and will reopen in August 2026.
But our expert careers advisers are here for you all year round. You can chat to an adviser by:
- calling 0800 917 8000, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
- speaking to a careers adviser at your school
- making a free phone appointment to speak to an adviser at a time that suits you – you just need to sign in or create an account. Note: You must be 16 or over.
- calling Contact Scotland if you're a British Sign Language user
Our Results Helpline
When the Results Helpline reopens in August 2026, our advisers can help with:
- course vacancies at colleges and universities
- UCAS Confirmation and Clearing
- Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships
- jobs, volunteering, training
- staying on at school
What's next after your results
Got any questions about your results? Perhaps you didn’t get the grades you expected or maybe you're having second thoughts about your chosen course. Use these links to find out more about SQA results support, appeals and more.
We answer your questions
Ruth Scott from our Results Helpline team has answers to the most popular questions about your SQA results. From grades and appeals, to your place at college or university, we've got lots of useful information for you.
Results Help advice for parents and carers
Get information and advice on how to help your child when they get their SQA results.
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Mental health and wellbeing support
If you're not ready to make decisions, or you're feeling overwhelmed or worried, that's OK. We have support and resources for your wellbeing that you can access any time.
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