Finance & Funding

Understanding how to manage your finances and apply for student finance is an essential part of starting your teacher training. To help, we have put together some information about student finance, council tax and budgeting go-to’s to help you plan and prepare.

Student Finance England

Funding for your teacher training is available from Student Finance England. You can apply for a tuition fee loan for the tuition fees and a maintenance loan to help cover living costs while you study. This is the most common way to fund your teacher training year.

Extra Support

Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for further support from Student Finance England.

Childcare Grant

Support for students who need help with childcare costs while studying

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Parents’ Learning Allowance

Support with learning costs for full-time students with children

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Adult Dependants’ Grant

Support for students who have an adult financially dependent on them

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Disabled Students’ Allowance

Support for students with mental health conditions, long-term illness or a disability

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Contact

If you’re unsure about your entitlement, or have a query about your student loan, getting in touch with Student Finance England is the best approach. They can discuss your application with you in detail and answer any questions you may have. The quickest way to do this is by telephone: