There are several sources of finance available for teacher training.  Each source of funding has its own eligibility requirements and application process. You’ll need to do your research to find the right source of financing for your needs.

Student Finance:

Student loans are available to cover the cost of training.  Use the Student Finance Calculator tool and webpage to find out more, a link can be found at the bottom of this page.

If you are not eligible for Student Finance, or wish to pay your fees directly, you can pay your fees to us directly.  You can pay your fees in one payment in April or opt-in to pay three equal instalments in October, January and April.

Apprenticeship:

• You will need to have a supporting school that is able to offer you an apprenticeship.  We are unlikely to be able to find an employing school on your behalf;
• You will be employed as a teaching apprentice for the duration of your training;
• You will receive a salary based on the unqualified teachers’ salary scale;
• Your course fees are paid by your employing school, drawn down from the Apprenticeship Levy.

Bursaries:

Some of our past trainees have been offered bursaries to support them through their training year.  An offer of a bursary is typically from the school that the candidate is already working in.  A small number of bursaries have been available to trainees in previous years from schools who have offered a bursary to retain a trainee following their training.  However, these are not always available, are typically offered later in the recruitment cycle and are offered on a case-by-case basis.

• Bursaries typically range from £1,000 to approximately £18,000;
• Where a bursary is offered by a partner school, candidates are shortlisted at interview by a member of our team to be further interviewed by the school offering the bursary;
• Candidates are liable for the course costs.  Where eligible, candidates are able to apply for Student Finance, or can opt to pay directly;
• Candidates may still qualify for a maintenance loan from Student Finance.  The calculator below will give an indication of how much is likely to be received.

Useful links

For more information, please visit the funding section on the Get Into Teaching website.

Student Finance Calculator
Parents’ Learning Allowance
Disabled Students’ Allowance (including dyslexia)
Childcare Grant
Adult Dependants’ Grant