Funding
There are various funding sources to support you through your teacher training programme. It’s not guaranteed, but there are different options you can check out depending on the route you’ve chosen, the subject/phase you want to teach, and your personal circumstances.
The funding available depends on whether you choose the tuition fee or salaried route.
Scholarships and bursaries
Tax-free funding, in the form of scholarships and bursaries, is available in a range of secondary subjects of up to £31,000. The level of funding and eligibility may vary depending on the subject you choose to teach, and your degree classification. See the government website for more information.
Bursaries and scholarships available
|
Subject |
Bursary |
Scholarship |
| Biology | £5,000 | |
| Chemistry | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Computing | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Design and Technology | £20,000 | |
| Geography | £5,000 | |
| Languages (French, German and Spanish only)* | £20,000 | £22,000 |
| Languages (all other languages)* | £20,000 | |
| Maths | £29,000 | |
| Physics | £29,000 | £31,000 |
*Visit our sister organisation, the National Modern Languages SCITT,for further information on training to teach languages.
Tuition fee and maintenance loans
These are available for anyone undertaking teacher training. It doesn’t matter if you already have a student loan – you can still apply for both these loans to support your teacher training, and you won’t see your monthly payments increase. Plus, you only start making payments when you earn over the threshold.
You can apply via Student Finance England once you’ve accepted your place.
Tuition fee loans:
- Aren’t means tested, so regardless of your household income you should be able to claim the full amount for your course fees (of £9,535).
- Are paid directly to your training provider from Student Finance England.
Maintenance loans:
- You may have to give details of your household income and can apply for a maintenance loan if you are living away from home.
- All eligible trainees will qualify for at least the minimum loan amount for their living costs, regardless of household income.
- Check your eligibility via the government website here: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
Extra financial support
This is available if you are a parent, have an adult dependant or a disability. This support does not have to be paid back.
Find out more via the government website here: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support