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What courses are NHS Funded?Healthcare Studies
Occupational Therapy PhysiotherapyRadiotherapy & Oncology, Radiography Dental Therapy & HygieneOperating Department Practice Assistant Radiographic Practice
Nursing & Midwifery
× Medicine & Dentistry NHS funded from the 5th Year onwards
× Pharmacy, Pharmacology & Optometry These courses are NOT NHS Funded
Funding guides & Updates
Available to download from –
www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport/
Guides are under the ‘Advice’ section
Changes for 2012 entry?Check our web pages for updates
Am I eligible for NHS Funding?
NHS Funding depends on –
Residence in the UK conditions
Allocation of a NHS Funded place
Previous study does not affect eligibility for NHS Funding
NHS Funding
Operating Department Practice (Diploma)
Assistant Radiographic Practice (Certificate)
Tuition fees paid by NHS
Salary (Usually via NHS Trust)
NHS Funding
BSc Occupational Therapy BSc Physiotherapy, BSc Radiotherapy & Oncology, Radiography Dental Therapy & Hygiene (BSc & Diploma)
Tuition fees paid by NHS (Non income assessed)Bursary for living costs (Income Assessed)Bursary for Placement costs (Income Assessed)Reduced Student Loan (Non income Assessed)
Degrees in Healthcare Studies
Household income
Total *NHS Bursary & Student Loan per year
Per month (10 Months)
£24,279 or less £5134 £513
£30,000 £4487 £448
£35,000 £3961 £396
£40,000 £3435 £343
£50,000 £2382 £238
£60,000 £2324 £232
*£82 is added for each extra week of attendanceMinimum funding is £2324 per year from the Student Loan
Repayments for 2011 entrants
Income Maximum monthly repayment
Up to £15,000 NIL£20,000 £37.00£25,000 £75.00£30,000 £112.50
STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS
Repayments for 2012 entrants
Income Maximum monthly repayment
Up to £21,000 NIL£25,000 £30.00£30,000 £67.50
Tuition fees paid by the NHS Help with placement travel costs Basic Bursary towards living costs
All Nursing & Midwifery students will qualify for this support regardless of income.
NHS Funding
Nursing & Midwifery Degree
Nursing & Midwifery
Basic Bursary for living costs
£6701 p.a.
Or
£558 a month
Or
£128 per week
Nursing & Midwifery students are not eligible for ‘Student Loans’ or the ‘University Bursary’
How to apply for funding
Nursing & Midwifery
Apply via –
The School of Nursing & Midwifery Finance Office, Cardiff University.
• Telephone: (029) 2091 7713
• Apply when offer of a place received.
Healthcare Studies
NHS Bursary – Apply via the NHS (Wales) Student Awards Unit
wherever you are from in the UK or EU. Apply in March/April 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
How to apply for funding
Extra Allowances if you have a family
Type of Allowance
& maximum amounts per year
Nursing & Midwifery
Healthcare courses
Dependants Allowance
Adult or eldest child
Each other child
£2238
£539
£2640
£539
Parents Learning Allowance £1104 £1303
Childcare Allowance Up to 85% of registered childcare costs covered
These are assessed against your family household income
Who qualifies for Extra allowances for a family?
single parents students with a spouse/partner in
receipt of Benefits OR an equivalent level of income
Likely to qualify for the maximum allowances
Who qualifies for Extra allowances for a family?
Students with a spouse/partner and who qualify for Working Tax Credit
May qualify for partial allowances This may be the Child Care Allowance
only
Extra Allowances & Learning Support
Allowances to help with extra costs of studying related to disability or dyslexia
I.T. Equipment Learning materials Copying & books Other support e.g. note taking, travel
This support is non income assessed
Other financial support
Council Tax Exemption or 25% discount
Benefits & Tax Credits – Students with children Students with a partner/spouse Disabled students
Single students and accommodation costs
Allensbank House (Nearest to the Hospital site)Rent from £375 to £470 per month incl. bills
Other University ResidencesRent from £277 to £381 per month incl. bills
Shared private student houseAverage rent is £260 per month plus bills
www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences
Single student BUDGETfor living costs
OUTGOINGS PER MONTH
UNIVERSITY RESIDENCES
PRIVATE RENTED ACCOM.
Rent £325.00 £260.00
Utility bills (gas/elect./water) £0 £40.00
Food/housekeeping/toiletries £140.00 £140.00
TV License £12.12 £3.03
Insurance (contents including PC) £6.00 £6.00
Telephone £26.50 £26.50
Social/leisure/sports activities £120.00 £120.00
TOTAL £629.62 £595.53
Extra costs per year?
Books £100
Internet connection £180
Copying, Ink, paper £250
Travel to class based learning £720
Placement costs not covered by NHS ?
Childcare not covered by the NHS £750
Running a car ?
Single student BUDGETfor living costs
Average outgoings = £612 per month
Nursing & Midwifery studentsMaximum basic funding = £558 per month
Shortfall = £54 per month or £648 over 12 months
Healthcare studentsMaximum basic funding = £513 per month
Shortfall = £99 per month or £990 over 10 months
How do students manage?
Part-time work?
Savings
Support from family
Student account interest free overdraft
Credit card?
Additional funding options
If you have any queries about student funding or other support before you start your course contact us
(029) 2074 2070 (Heath site)(029) 2087 4844 (Park Place)
www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport/