- 10 May 2024
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Do Student Nurses Get An NHS Bursary And How You Can Apply For It In 2024
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Getting clarity on this is not easy. Official UK Gov guidance changes frequently. We use UK Gov as our source. "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." Please contact us and share YOUR experience.
Student Nurses will get a minimum bursary of £5,000. This does not need to be paid back"If you’re considering Nursing and want to know more about funding, grants and the bursary - then this article is for you.
While funding is still available for nursing students, what's known as the bursary is now exclusively available to prospective doctors and dentists.
Funding for nurses, if you're eligible, consists of a £5000 training grant - and potentially other sources of funding too, depending on your situation.
How Much Funding Will I Get As A Nursing Student?
If you're eligible, you'll receive a £5000 grant via the Learning Support Fund (LSF).
The amount you get beyond this will depend on various factors, including whether you live at home or on campus, and whether you're a parent.
Am I Eligible For Any Income Beyond The Training Grant?
If you're a parent, you may be eligible for £2000 a year in childcare support.
Everything else really comes down to other factors and testing.
This may include:
• £1000 a year extra for a specialist subject - which includes mental health and learning disability nursing
• Support with travel and accommodation costs for placements, where relevant
• Exceptional hardship funding up to £3000 a year
However, you can only be certain of what is and isn't available once you've completed the application process. The full details of how funding is decided are not made publicaly available.
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Log In Subscribe to commentKaren Whent
Karen Whent
one year agocan you confirm -- if a student chooses to attend a university but remain at home address - are they ... read more
can you confirm -- if a student chooses to attend a university but remain at home address - are they entitled to claim for hotel accommodation whilst on placement- when the placement is closer to the university than their home address
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Hi Karen. We'd love to be able to answer all questions. But we simply don't know the answer to details like this, which will probably depend on the University you're attending and your own specific ci... read more
Hi Karen. We'd love to be able to answer all questions. But we simply don't know the answer to details like this, which will probably depend on the University you're attending and your own specific circumstances. So, I would suggest you ask the university you hope to attend.
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Louise Murphy
Louise Murphy
one year agoWill Nursing students from Rep. of Ireland be eligible for NHS bursary Sept 2023? Also, is it means tested?
Will Nursing students from Rep. of Ireland be eligible for NHS bursary Sept 2023? Also, is it means tested?
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Hi Louise. We are currently(as of last week)looking at possible changes made by the Government around means testing and the bursary available. We will post our findings here, and edit the article acco... read more
Hi Louise. We are currently(as of last week)looking at possible changes made by the Government around means testing and the bursary available. We will post our findings here, and edit the article accordingly. With regard to bursaries for non-UK students... You should always research this deeply yourself, but our understanding is that, to be eligible for an NHS bursary to finance your studies you must have been living in the UK for 3 years. There are exceptions, but for that level of detail you should check the UK Government website to see if you fulfil any of those requirements.
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Kelly Compton
Kelly Compton
one year agoI have been trying to get my bursary since September but they keep saying my parents earn over £25k so ... read more
I have been trying to get my bursary since September but they keep saying my parents earn over £25k so i am not eligable, but i thought it was open to all and everyone got it? any advise would be great as link on here is not working for NHS bursary site
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Hi Kelly. We were unaware of this change so we will look into it immediately and update this article accordingly. Thanks so much for bringing this to our attention.
Hi again Kelly(and others looking for information!). It looks like nurses do still get the bursary, but the wording on the gov and NHSBA sites is incredibly confusing. Also, they've definitely updated... read more
Hi again Kelly(and others looking for information!). It looks like nurses do still get the bursary, but the wording on the gov and NHSBA sites is incredibly confusing. Also, they've definitely updated some details so we will need to investigate and then give this page a full refresh. It appears to be one of those updates that went through quietly, and where the overall offer is worse but it's not especially noticeable until you comb through it. One of my colleagues is going to get stuck in, find out more, and sort out this article. One of us may then write an opinion piece about this(depending on what we find). Thanks again. I'll personally keep you updated here. Matt.
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Hi Kelly. I wanted to let you know we have finished researching this and have found that there have been changes. We've updated the article accordingly. Thanks again for notifying us about your experi... read more
Hi Kelly. I wanted to let you know we have finished researching this and have found that there have been changes. We've updated the article accordingly. Thanks again for notifying us about your experience. Let me know what you think of the changes the UK Gov has made.
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Gemma Ralph
Gemma Ralph
2 years agoHi if I study nursing in England will I be entitled to a bursary if I am a Northern Irish ... read more
Hi if I study nursing in England will I be entitled to a bursary if I am a Northern Irish resident (in non term time)
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Hi Gemma. We've looked into this and the answer is Yes. You would be considered British, and all British citizens, including anyone from Northern Ireland, can get an NHS bursary wherever they choose t... read more
Hi Gemma. We've looked into this and the answer is Yes. You would be considered British, and all British citizens, including anyone from Northern Ireland, can get an NHS bursary wherever they choose to study. Go for it!
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Emily Smith
Emily Smith
3 years agoHi, im looking at a complete career change from working in business banking to nursing. I would need to continue ... read more
Hi, im looking at a complete career change from working in business banking to nursing. I would need to continue working full time alongside my studies. Would I still be eligible for the bursary? Thanks
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Hi Emily. Leave this with me and we'll come back to you!
Hi Emily, How exciting for you! Reports are that it is a full on 3 years degree with placements to include shifts. Some people do work but it is a decision only you can take, knowing your own lifetyle... read more
Hi Emily, How exciting for you! Reports are that it is a full on 3 years degree with placements to include shifts. Some people do work but it is a decision only you can take, knowing your own lifetyle factors. You may also be eligible to receive an NHS Training Grant of £5,000 per academic year and I believe this is not means tested. Another alternative to consider is Open University's new blended Adult Nursing Course. Applications are open to the end of Nov with a February 2022 start. All the very best with your applications and let us know once you are on your way!
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Ashlin Treesa Jacob
Ashlin Treesa Jacob
3 years agoHi, I am an Indian student currently looking out for the nursing course(3 years, full time). I am not settled ... read more
Hi, I am an Indian student currently looking out for the nursing course(3 years, full time). I am not settled in UK. Am I also eligible for this NHS funding?
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You should always research this deeply yourself, but our understanding is that, to be eligible for an NHS bursary to finance your studies you must have been living in the UK for 3 years. There are exc... read more
You should always research this deeply yourself, but our understanding is that, to be eligible for an NHS bursary to finance your studies you must have been living in the UK for 3 years. There are exceptions, but for that level of detail you should check the UK Government website to see if you fulfil any of those requirements.
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Philip Terrell
Philip Terrell
3 years agoHello, I want to study one of the new blended Adult nursing degrees with Sunderland University,(3 years, full time). I ... read more
Hello, I want to study one of the new blended Adult nursing degrees with Sunderland University,(3 years, full time). I have unsuccessfully studied a degree before and have expired the possible four years of tuiition fee loan and will have to fund myself. They will give a maintanence loan; will I still be eligable for a nursing bursary?
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Hi Philip. We don't know this level of detail about student tuition funding. I suggest speaking to Sunderland University's admissions department.
Matt Farrah
Matt Farrah
3 years agoA few people have asked us whether bursaries apply to courses taken with the Open University. It's a great question ... read more
A few people have asked us whether bursaries apply to courses taken with the Open University. It's a great question and they've been kind enough to send us a reply which I can post here: “OU students on our standard nursing programme do not qualify for the bursary – they are employed in a healthcare role and have to supported by their employer to be on the programme.” “However, students on the newer blended nursing programme are eligible to apply for the bursary. This is the programme we run in partnership with Middlesex University and the University of West of England. The next intake for this route is February 2022.”
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Thank you for posting a response Matt :)
Bronte Armstrong
Bronte Armstrong
3 years agoHave you heard any more information regarding whether the bursary applies to people undergoing their Nursing degree with the Open ... read more
Have you heard any more information regarding whether the bursary applies to people undergoing their Nursing degree with the Open University?
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Hi Bronte. The OU have got back to us which is great. I posted their reply as a comment above.
Jemma Syms
Jemma Syms
3 years agoDoes the bursary apply to people undertaking an Open University course in nursing?
Does the bursary apply to people undertaking an Open University course in nursing?
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Funnily enough someone else asked us this last week. We've asked the OU this question directly a few days ago and are awaiting an answer. We'll post it here when we get it.
Jan Vincent De Guzman
Jan Vincent De Guzman
3 years agoHi, Im from Nothern Ireland and I do a nursing degree in University of Glasgow but I was told I ... read more
Hi, Im from Nothern Ireland and I do a nursing degree in University of Glasgow but I was told I could not apply for a nursing bursary because I lived in Northern Ireland and I study in Scotland so I couldnt apply for a SAAS nursing bursary. But I also cant recieve a Northern Irish nursing bursary because I study in Scotland. I have been told I should be eligable for a nursing bursary because I am a UK resident studying a UK nursing degree. Am I eligable for a nursing bursary or not?
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Hi Jan. This sounds like a frustrating situation. The official line is that to be eligible for an NHS bursary you need to have been living in the UK for three years up to the start of the academic yea... read more
Hi Jan. This sounds like a frustrating situation. The official line is that to be eligible for an NHS bursary you need to have been living in the UK for three years up to the start of the academic year. So, you seem to meet that requirement. Obviously, we're not the people you need to be talking to and we'd recommend you push and find out what's going on. You could start here: www. nhsbsa. /nhs-bursary-students(the link won't appear properly, but you can work out where I'm linking to). Good luck. Matt
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Josiah Adesuyi
Josiah Adesuyi
3 years agoHi. I'm an international student from Africa with an offer to study Nursing. Am I eligible for the new £5000 ... read more
Hi. I'm an international student from Africa with an offer to study Nursing. Am I eligible for the new £5000 bursery?
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No, I'm afraid not Josiah. The official line is: "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 ... read more
No, I'm afraid not Josiah. The official line is: "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." If you search for NHSBSA student services you will find more information about bursaries there.
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Rosalie Burke
Rosalie Burke
3 years agoCan non-resident UK nationals receive starting a nursing degree and classified as a home student access the nursing bursary?
Can non-resident UK nationals receive starting a nursing degree and classified as a home student access the nursing bursary?
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Hi Rosalie, Please have a look at https:// /nhs-bursaries/eligibility for information on eligibilty for bursaries. You might also find https:// /student-finance/nhs-bursaries.html useful. Rich - N... read more
Hi Rosalie, Please have a look at https:// /nhs-bursaries/eligibility for information on eligibilty for bursaries. You might also find https:// /student-finance/nhs-bursaries.html useful. Rich - Niche Jobs Ltd.
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T K
T K
3 years agoCan new students going into nursing in 2021 apply to the grant or do you apply during the academic year? ... read more
Can new students going into nursing in 2021 apply to the grant or do you apply during the academic year?
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Yes, we believe you apply before the academic year. We'll find out more specific information and details and post them here.
Yes, it does seem that, generally, students are always advised to apply for grants before they begin their course. However, it's clear that there is some discretion currently with so many schedules mo... read more
Yes, it does seem that, generally, students are always advised to apply for grants before they begin their course. However, it's clear that there is some discretion currently with so many schedules moving around because of the pandemic. Hope this helps.
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