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NHS Funding & Other support

NHS Funding & Other support. 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus. Dental Hygiene & Therapy. Student Support Centres. Financial & practical advice Financial support Learning support – dyslexia & disability Emotional support – counselling

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NHS Funding & Other support

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  1. NHS Funding & Other support 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus Dental Hygiene & Therapy

  2. Student Support Centres • Financial & practical advice • Financial support • Learning support – dyslexia & disability • Emotional support – counselling • Mental Health Adviser • Careers Advice

  3. NHS Funding

  4. Am I eligible for funding? Every Applicant • Must be ‘ordinarily resident’ in the UK for 3 years prior to the course. • Must not have any restrictions on staying in the UK. • EU students without 3 years residence in the UK are usually eligible for fee support only. • EU students with 3 years residence in the UK may be eligible for full funding.

  5. Tuition Fees For all NHS funded students Tuition fees are paid by the NHS regardless of household income The fees are paid direct to the University

  6. Funding for living costs NHS Means-tested Bursary • Maximum Basic Bursary£2,810 p.a. Plus £82 per extra week of study – usually 22 extra weeks Paid in instalments – each term PLUS Non income assessed Student Loan • Student loan£2,324 p.a.

  7. Funding for living costs *includes extra weeks attendance (22 weeks x £82)

  8. The Student Loan • Non-commercial • Interest linked to inflation but accrues while studying • Eligibility unaffected by credit rating • Paid in 3 instalments (Sep, Jan, April) Repayments: (After graduation)

  9. Help with Placement Costs Placement costs Allowance This is part of the NHS Bursary Scheme Help is income assessed • Qualify for any amount of NHS Bursary and this qualifies you for help with placement costs • Refunds of costs processed by the Dental School

  10. Extra Allowances All NHS Funded students

  11. Extra Allowances These allowances are assessed against household income

  12. single parents students with a spouse/partner in receipt of Benefits OR an equivalent level of income Who qualifies for Extra allowances? Likely to qualify for the maximum allowances

  13. Students with a spouse/partner and who qualify for Working Tax Credit Who qualifies for Extra allowances? May qualify for partial allowances This may be the Child Care Allowance only

  14. Allowances to help with extra costs of learning related to disability or dyslexia I.T. Equipment Learning materials Copying & books Other support e.g. note taking, travel Extra Allowances & Learning Support

  15. How to apply for funding NHS Bursary – • Apply via the NHS Wales Student Awards Unit. Can apply prior to notification of a NHS Funded place. Student Loan – • Apply via your ‘Student Finance Service’ up to 12 months prior to starting at University

  16. Budgeting for your course 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus

  17. Allensbank House (Nearest to the Hospital site) Rent from £375 to £470 per month Other University Residences Rent from £277 to £381 per month Shared private student house Average rent is £250 per month Single students and accommodation costs

  18. Are there extra course related costs? Work part-time to supplement income?

  19. All students Possible average extra course related costs per year

  20. Plan ahead Check additional funding via the University Check other possible sources of funding Part-time work? Overdraft account? Credit card? Be realistic Budgeting options

  21. Educational Trust Funds • 100s in the UK-individual eligibility criteria • Usually consider non-repayable grants • Emphasis on financial need/extra costs Search via – • ‘Funderfinder’ – Student Support Centre • www.egas-online.org.uk • Student Advisory Service web pages • Professional association websites

  22. Frequently asked questions • Do I have to pay council tax? • Can I claim benefits & tax credits? • Am I eligible for the University Bursary? • Does previous study affect funding? • Is it worth opening a student bank account?

  23. If you have any queries about student funding before you start your course contact us (029) 2074 2070 (Heath site) (029) 2087 4844 (Park Place) Student supportcentre@cardiff.ac.uk 50 Park Place, Cathays Park Campus 2nd Floor, Cardigan House, Heath Park Campus

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