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Funding and Finance

Tuition fee and Maintenance Loans

If you are looking to train as a teacher funding is available to help you complete your teacher training year and start your new career. You can apply for:

  • tuition fee loans to cover up to £9,535, these are paid directly to you by Student Finance England. 
  • maintenance loans  of up to £13,022 to help with living costs

You will only have to make loan repayments once you are earning over the salary threshold. 

More information about tuition fee and maintenance loans can be found 

Bursaries and Scholarships

You may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship when training to teach.  These are tax-free amounts of money you receive to train in certain subjects.  You do not need to pay these back.

Bursaries and scholarships are paid in 10 equal instalments over the duration of the programme.

Additional Financial Support

If you are a parent or carer, have a disability or are a veteran, there may be additional financial support available to you.

Once you have accepted your place with us, you can apply for Parents’ Learning Allowance, Disabled Students’ Allowance and Adult Dependants’ Grant online via Student Finance England (SFE). 

Council Tax Concessions

Full time students can apply for council tax reduction / exemption.  This is dependent on who lives in your household.  You will need to provide you local authority with an official letter.  This can be provided upon request.

Universal Credit

You may be eligible to claim Universal Credit if you have children under 16 (or under 20 in approved education or training).

Student Finance Calculator

This calculator will help you to estimate the funding that you may be entitled to.  Click here to access