The NHS offers various types of additional financial support to students studying certain Medical, Dentistry, and Healthcare courses to assist with costs related to study such as travel and childcare.
Students meeting the eligibility for Parental Support can claim a set amount of £2,000 per academic year.
The Exceptional Support Fund (ESF) is available to students who meet the Learning Support Fund eligibility criteria and who are experiencing unforeseen financial hardship during their studies. All other available means of funding must have been exhausted.
Students on eligible healthcare courses, and who meet the overall eligibility criteria, can apply for the Training Grant:
Excess Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses can be reimbursed when undertaking practical training on placements.