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NHS Funding 2011/12 entry

NHS Funding 2011/12 entry. What courses are NHS Funded?. Healthcare Studies Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Radiotherapy & Oncology, Radiography Dental Therapy & Hygiene Operating Department Practice Assistant Radiographic Practice. Nursing & Midwifery. Medicine & Dentistry

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NHS Funding 2011/12 entry

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  1. NHS Funding2011/12 entry

  2. What courses are NHS Funded? • Healthcare Studies Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Radiotherapy & Oncology, Radiography Dental Therapy & Hygiene Operating 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. NHS Funding Operating Department Practice (Diploma) Assistant Radiographic Practice (Certificate) • Tuition fees paid by NHS • Salary (Usually via NHS Trust)

  6. NHS Funding BScOccupational 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)

  7. Degrees in Healthcare Studies *£82 is added for each extra week of attendance Minimum funding is £2324 per year from the Student Loan

  8. STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENTS 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 Repayments for 2012 entrants Income Maximum monthly repayment Up to £21,000 NIL £25,000 £30.00 £30,000 £67.50

  9. NHS Funding Nursing & Midwifery Degree • 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.

  10. 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’

  11. 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.

  12. How to apply for funding 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

  13. Extra Allowances

  14. Extra Allowances if you have a family These are assessed against your family household income

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. Other financial support • Council Tax Exemption or 25% discount • Benefits & Tax Credits – • Students with children • Students with a partner/spouse • Disabled students

  19. Budgeting for the course

  20. Single students and accommodation costs Allensbank House (Nearest to the Hospital site) Rent from £375 to £470 per month incl. bills Other University Residences Rent from £277 to £381 per month incl. bills Shared private student house Average rent is £260 per month plus bills www.cardiff.ac.uk/residences

  21. Single student BUDGETfor living costs

  22. Extra costs per year?

  23. Single student BUDGET for living costs Average outgoings = £612 per month Nursing & Midwifery students Maximum basic funding = £558 per month Shortfall = £54 per month or £648 over 12 months Healthcare students Maximum basic funding = £513 per month Shortfall = £99 per month or £990 over 10 months

  24. How do students manage? • Part-time work? • Savings • Support from family • Student account interest free overdraft • Credit card? • Additional funding options

  25. 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) studentsupportcentre@cardiff.ac.uk www.cardiff.ac.uk/studentsupport/

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