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Support

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Depending on your circumstances there may be support available to you. Check out the following websites to see if you qualify for any of the statutory help provided by the Government. If you have any queries about funding contact our Advice Team.

Student Finance

Student Finance England explain how to apply, how much you may be entitled to, how to re-pay your loan and offers help and guidance on what you need to do. Use the Student Finance Calculator for an estimate of what you might receive through your student loan.

NHS Bursaries

If you’re an eligible full-time NHS student you can apply for:

  • a bursary from the NHS

  • a £1,000 grant from the NHS

  • a reduced Maintenance Loan from Student Finance England

NHS Student Services

Find out about the Learning Support Fund, NHS bursaries and social work bursaries and to eligible pre-registration students studying on healthcare, medical, dental or social work courses

Teacher Training

If you are considering training to become a teacher there are a range of incentives and financial support available both whilst you train and after you qualify. You also may be eligible to a bursary or scholarship if your course leads to qualified teaching status. Find out more here.

BCU's Financial Assistance Fund

If you're experiencing financial difficulties that are impacting your learning, apply for the Financial Assistance Fund.

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