If you’re a UK student starting a nursing, midwifery or allied health professional pre-registration course* in England, you’ll be able to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan.

There are also a number of additional funds available for eligible courses, including the additional training grant of £5,000 (see 'NHS Learning Support Fund' section below). The latest information can be found on the Funding Clinic website.

*Allied health professional pre-registration courses include BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy and BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice.

Cara's experience

Cara Ginnifer

BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice graduate

The application process is quick and simple. This was a huge weight off my shoulders, it means that I don’t have to constantly worry about money.