Teacher training (PGCE) students
Students on teacher training (PGCE) courses can access the following funding help. You may also be eligible for extra help if you have dependents.
The details quoted on this page are subject to confirmation and may change. We strongly advise that you check all information before making a final decision.
Students from England
You may be eligible for a package of support including:
- a low-interest maintenance loan (which you pay back once you are earning); and
- a tuition fee loan to cover the costs of your tuition.
Maintenance loans: This is the main source of support for students in higher education. It helps you to pay for things like accommodation, travel, books, course equipment and living expenses.
There are two maximum rates of maintenance loan:
- £10,702 if you live in your own or rented accommodation whilst studying; and
- £6,904 if you live in your parents' home whilst studying.
The maximum maintenance loan rate increases in line with inflation each year but (for courses of more than one year) will be lower in the final year of your course (because it doesn't cover the summer vacation for that year).
Part of the maintenance loan is income-assessed so the amount you get may be reduced if your household income is more than around £42,875.
Interest will be charged (at the same rate as the tuition loan) from the time the first instalment is paid until you have repaid it.
Summary of funding: here is a summary of the student finance you might receive to help with your living expenses:
| Household income | Total maintenance loan for living costs (London rate) |
|---|---|
| £0–£25,000 | £10,702 |
| £30,000 | £10,103 |
| £40,000 | £8,904 |
| £50,000 | £7,705 |
| £60,000 | £6,506 |
| £70,000 and above |
£5,330 |
(Figures are subject to confirmation and may change.)
Teacher training bursary
Non-repayable and non-taxable bursaries are available from the Government. For more information, please visit the Department for Education's Get Into Teaching website.
Students from other parts of the UK
Funding for students from other parts of the UK differs. For information please refer to the following websites:
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