Funding for PGCE Students
Training Bursary
The National College for Teaching and Learning offer a tax free bursary to assist eligible UK and EU students undertaking a PCGE. The amount of bursary available will depend on teaching subject and UK degree (or equivalent) class. These bursaries are usually paid directly to the student on a monthly basis during the course.
Bursary Rates for new students commencing study in September 2013
| Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics* | Modern Languages | Primary maths specialist** | Other priority secondary*** and primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainee with first | £20,000 |
£20,000 |
£11,000 |
£9,000 |
| Trainee with 2:1 | £15,000 |
£15,000 |
£6,000 |
£4,000 |
| Trainee with 2:2 | £12,000 |
£12,000 |
£0 |
£0 |
Free school meals (FSM) premium
25% premium paid on the above bursaries/scholarships to School Direct trainees whose training is based in a school where more than 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals
* Trainee teachers in physics, chemistry and maths with a 2:1 or first are able to apply for scholarships with the relevant subject association group. The scholarships are worth £20,000 and trainees will be subject to a competitive process. Trainees who hold the scholarship will not also be eligible for the standard Department for Education (DfE) bursary. Trainees who are not awarded a scholarship will continue to be eligible for the standard bursaries in 2013/14.
**The Secretary of State announced on 14 June that trainees with a B or better at maths A-level on the new maths primary specialist courses would receive an extra £2,000 bursary, up to a maximum of £11,000.
***Other priority secondary subjects include English, geography, history, computer science, Latin, Greek, music, biology and physical education. Trainee teachers in computer science with a 2:1 or first are able to apply for scholarships with the relevant subject association group. The scholarships are worth £20,000 and trainees will be subject to a competitive process. Trainees who hold the scholarship will not also be eligible for the standard DfE bursary. Trainees who are not awarded a scholarship will continue to be eligible for the standard bursaries in 2013/14.
For more information about becoming a teacher call the Teaching Line: 0800 389 2500 or visit: http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for UK students undertaking a PGCE in 2013/14 will be £9,000. Home UK students will be able to apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their fees.
Student Maintenance Loan
UK home students undertaking a PGCE will be eligible to apply for a maintenance loan to help them cover their living costs. All eligible students from England can receive 65% of the maximum maintenance loan available - this is the non-income assessed element. The remaining 35% is income - assessed and the amount a student will receive will depend upon their household income.
Student Maintenance Grant
Students who choose to make an income-assessed application for a student maintenance loan may also be eligible to receive a maintenance grant. This grant in non-repayable and the level of grant payable will depend upon household income. The maximum grant available for 2012/13 for students from England is £3,354. Those students who have a household income of £25,000 or less will receive the maximum grant. Partial grants are payable to students who have household income of between £25,000 and £42,611.
Extra Help
Grants are also available for students with childcare and caring responsibilities or if a student incurs extra costs as a direct result of a disability or specific learning difficulty.
Apply
Students from England should apply for a tuition fee loan, maintenance loan, maintenance grant and other help from Student Finance England.
Students from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales who want to apply for a maintenance loan, tuition fee loan and grants should apply to their own assessment authority.
