Is NHS nursing bursary means tested?

Unlike student loans, an NHS bursary doesn’t need to be repaid, making it a great option for all eligible students. For example, there’s a means-tested bursary – with the amount given dependent on household income – and a non means-tested grant of £1000.

Is the NHS Learning Support Fund means tested?

The Training Grant is a non-means tested grant of £5,000 each academic year for all eligible students. You can apply for the Training Grant through your online NHS LSF account.

What is NHS bursary eligibility?

To be eligible to apply for an NHS bursary you must have been living in the UK, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man for 3 years up to the start of the academic year. You may still be eligible if you do not meet the residency requirements – find out more from the NHS Business Services Authority.

Do nursing associates get the NHS bursary?

Students attending their course on secondment terms or as a Nursing Associate, where they remain employed by an organisation but are relieved of their normal duties and given leave of absence to enable them to attend the course, are also not eligible for any NHS LSF allowances.

Does NHS bursary count as income?

In your NHS funded years of study, some or all of your tuition fees will be paid for you by NHS Student Bursaries (see overview). The money will be paid directly to Queen Mary University of London. This grant is non-income assessed. You do not have to repay this money.

How is the NHS bursary paid 2020?

The NHS bursary is paid into your bank account in 12 equal monthly instalments. The Maintenance Loan is usually paid into your bank account at the beginning of each term.

Does the NHS bursary cover tuition fees?

If you’re eligible for an NHS bursary, the NHS pays your standard tuition fees. Your course tuition fees are paid directly to your university. If you’re studying a graduate-entry accelerated medical or dental programme, you can get some of your tuition costs paid with an NHS bursary in years 2 to 4 of your programme.

How long does NHS bursary take to be approved?

Timescales for processing your NHS Bursary We aim to assess your application(s) within: 25 working days of receiving all your supporting evidence if you met the application deadline. 35 working days if you did not meet your application window deadline.

How does NHS bursary work for medical students?

If you’re eligible for an NHS bursary, the NHS pays your standard tuition fees. Your course tuition fees are paid directly to your university. If you’re studying a graduate-entry accelerated medical or dental programme, you can get some of your tuition costs paid with an NHS bursary in years 2 to 4 of your programme. Bursary.

Who is eligible for non means tested bursary?

All means-tested finance will depend on your household income. Household means your parents if you’re a dependent student, or your partner or spouse for independent students (if you have one). If you prefer not to give your household income, you may still be eligible for non-means-tested support.

How much money can you get for Nursing Bursary?

Before the grants were abolished, nursing and midwifery students could apply for non-repayable bursaries of up to £4,191, of which £1,000 was not means-tested.

When to apply for NHS bursary for dental degree?

Bursary. If you’re studying to become a doctor or dentist, you can apply for an NHS bursary from your second year for graduate entry programmes or from your fifth year for undergraduate programmes.