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Learning Support Fund Guide
Students starting a new Nursing, Midwifery or Allied Health Professional course may be eligible to apply for financial support from the Learning Support Fund (LSF). Eligible students/learners will need to apply for the Training Grant at the start of each academic year.
The NHS LSF offers support for:
- NEW Training Grant - a non means tested allowance of £5,000 per student per year.
- NEW Specialist Subject Grant - a non means tested allowance of £1,000 per student per year.
- Parental Support – (previously known as Child Dependants Allowance) a non means tested allowance of £2,000 per student per year.
- Travel and Dual Accomodation Expenses (TDAE) - Help with excess travel and temporary accommodation costs for students attending practice placements.
- Exceptional Support Fund (ESF) - Non-repayable grant of up to £3,000 per year for students in genuine and unforeseen financial difficulty. To claim, you will need to meet the eligibility criteria.
For more information, visit the NHS Business Services Authority website.