Started your course in 2011 or before
Nursing diploma and Midwifery diploma students
What funding is available
The funding package available to Nursing diploma and Midwifery diploma students includes:
- Non means-tested NHS bursary
- Dependants Allowance
- Parents Learning Allowance
- Clinical Placement Costs
Non Means-Tested NHS Bursary
What is it?
The non means-tested bursary is a flat rate maintenance grant that is awarded by the NHS Student Grants Unit. Neither your or your family's income is taken into account for the assessment and the award is non-repayable.
Eligibility
You must be offered a NHS funded place on a Nursing diploma or Midwifery diploma at the University the Brighton.
How much?
The rates below apply to students who started their course after September 2007.
| Accommodation | Standard amount per year |
|---|---|
| Students living in London | £7,872 |
| Students living elsewhere | £6,701 |
| Students living in the parental home | £6,701 |
Allowances
In addition you may be eligible for further allowances. An allowance is an extra payment on your bursary. The categories are as follows:
Dependants Allowance
The Dependants Allowance is payable to students who are mainly or wholly financially responsible for a child/ren or adult dependant/s.
The allowance is means-tested, on both you and your family's income.
| Allowance | Max per year |
|---|---|
| Spouse, partner, civil partner or first child | £2,238 |
| Each subsequent child | £539 |
Parents Learning Allowance
The Parents Learning Allowance is a means-tested addition to the NHS Bursary. The allowance is a single payment of £1,104 each year that does not depend on how many dependant children a student has.
How do I apply?
Students will receive an application pack from the NHS Student Grant Unit (who will have been informed by the university that the student has been offered an NHS funded place).
You should apply for the extra allowances at the same time as applying for your bursary application.
The SGU will send you notification of the level of your award.
Payment
Payments will be made in monthly instalments in advance directly to your bank account via BACS (Bank Automated Credit System).
The first instalment will cover two months and will be paid into your bank account within two weeks of the start of your course.
Clinical Placement Costs
Students can claim clinical placement costs where they are attending a placement some distance from their home or site of study. It is possible to be reimbursed excessive travel costs or accommodation costs if it is not reasonable for you to travel every day.
Please note: the cost must be in excess of normal daily travel costs to your site of study. You must also use the cheapest method of transport.
How to apply
You should apply to the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Payment
Any costs will be paid monthly in arrears.
