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50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus
2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus
NHS Funding & Other support
Dental Hygiene & Therapy
Student Support Centres
Financial & practical adviceFinancial support
Learning support – dyslexia & disability
Emotional support – counsellingMental Health Adviser
Careers Advice
NHS Funding
Every Applicant
Must be ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the course.
Must not have any restrictions on staying in the UK.
EU students without 3 years residence in the UK are usually eligible for fee support only.
EU students with 3 years residence in the UK may be eligible for full funding.
Am I eligible for funding?
For all NHS funded students
Tuition fees are paid by the NHS regardless of household income
The fees are paid direct to the University
Tuition Fees
NHS Means-tested Bursary
Maximum Basic Bursary £2,810 p.a.
Plus £82 per extra week of study – usually 22 extra weeksPaid in instalments – each term
PLUS
Non income assessed Student Loan
Student loan £2,324 p.a.
Funding for living costs
Funding for living costs
Household income
NHS
Bursary*
Student Loan
Total
Funding p.a.
Per Month
£24,258
or less
£4614* £2324 £6938 £578
£30,000 £3965* £2324 £6289 £524
£40,000 £2912* £2324 £5236 £436
£50,000 £1860* £2324 £4184 £348
£60,000 £807 £2324 £3131 £260
*includes extra weeks attendance (22 weeks x £82)
Non-commercial Interest linked to inflation but accrues while studying Eligibility unaffected by credit rating Paid in 3 instalments (Sep, Jan, April)
Repayments: (After graduation)
Your income only Max. monthly repayment
Up to £15,000 NIL
£18,000 £22.00
£25,000 £75.00
The Student Loan
Placement costs Allowance
This is part of the NHS Bursary SchemeHelp is income assessed
Qualify for any amount of NHS Bursary and this qualifies you for help with placement costs
Refunds of costs processed by the Dental School
Help with Placement Costs
Extra Allowances
All NHS Funded students
Type of Allowance
& maximum amounts per year
Amount of
Maximum Allowance
Dependants Allowance
Adult or eldest child
Each other child
£2640
£539
Parents Learning Allowance £1303
Childcare Allowance Up to 85% of registered childcare costs covered
Extra Allowances
These allowances are assessed against household income
single parents students with a spouse/partner in
receipt of Benefits OR an equivalent level of income
Who qualifies for Extra allowances?
Likely to qualify for the maximum allowances
Students with a spouse/partner and who qualify for Working Tax Credit
Who qualifies for Extra allowances?
May qualify for partial allowances This may be the Child Care Allowance only
Allowances to help with extra costs of learning
related to disability or dyslexia
I.T. Equipment Learning materials Copying & books Other support e.g. note taking, travel
Extra Allowances & Learning Support
NHS Bursary – Apply via the NHS Wales Student Awards Unit.
Can apply prior to notification of a NHS Funded place.
Student Loan – Apply via your ‘Student Finance Service’
up to 12 months prior to starting at University
How to apply for funding
Budgeting for
your course
50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus
2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus
Allensbank House (Nearest to the Hospital site)Rent from £375 to £470 per month
Other University ResidencesRent from £277 to £381 per month
Shared private student houseAverage rent is £250 per month
Single students and accommodation costs
SINGLE STUDENT -
MONTHLY OUTGOINGS
UNIVERSITY
RESIDENCES
STUDENT HOUSE
Rent £290.00 £250.00
Utility bills (gas/elect./water) £0 £20.25
Food and housekeeping £130.00 £130.00
TV License £11.65 £2.90
Insurance (contents incl. PC) £6.00 £6.00
Travel £17.00 £17.00
Telephone £26.50 £26.50
Social/leisure/sports £110.00 £110.00
TOTAL £591.20 £562.65
Maximum Bursary & Loan = £578 per month
Are there extra course related costs?
Books £100
Copying, Ink, paper £250
Internet connection £180
Travel to class based learning ?
Childcare not covered by the NHS ?
Running a car ?
Work part-time to supplement income?
Travel to class based learning £720
Books, copying, ink, paper £300
Internet connection £180
Childcare not covered by the NHS £750
Running a car ?
Possible average extra course related costs per year
All students
Plan ahead
Check additional funding via the University Check other possible sources of funding
Part-time work?Overdraft account?Credit card?
Be realistic
Budgeting options
• 100s in the UK-individual eligibility criteria• Usually consider non-repayable grants• Emphasis on financial need/extra costs
Search via –• ‘Funderfinder’ – Student Support Centre• www.egas-online.org.uk• Student Advisory Service web pages• Professional association websites
Educational Trust Funds
Do I have to pay council tax?
Can I claim benefits & tax credits?
Am I eligible for the University Bursary?
Does previous study affect funding?
Is it worth opening a student bank account?
Frequently asked questions
50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus
2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus
If you have any queries about student funding before you start your course contact us
(029) 2074 2070 (Heath site)(029) 2087 4844 (Park Place)
Student [email protected]
