School Direct (Fee-paying)

Scholarships and bursaries

Tax-free funding, in the form of scholarships and bursaries, for the fee-paying route is available in a range of subjects of up to £29,000. The level of funding and eligibility may vary depending on the subject you choose to teach, and your degree classification.

See full details on the government website here.

Tuition fee and maintenance loans

These are available via the fee-paying route, for all subjects, regardless of your qualifications and the subject you want to teach. It doesn’t matter if you already have a student loan – you can still apply for both these loans to support your teacher training, and you won’t see your monthly payments increase. Plus, you only start making repayments when you earn over the threshold.

You can apply via Student Finance England (SFE) once you’ve accepted your place.

Tuition fee loans:

• Aren’t means tested, so regardless of your household income you should be able to claim the full amount for your course fees (of £9,250).
• Are paid directly to your training provider from Student Finance England.

Maintenance loans:

• You may have to give details of your household income and can apply for a maintenance loan of up to £9,203 if you are living away from home, outside London.
• All eligible trainees will qualify for at least the minimum loan amount for their living costs, regardless of household income, which is (if living outside London) £4,289 or £3,410 if you're living at home.

Check your eligibility via the government website here.

Extra financial support

This is available if you’re on a fee-paying route and if you are a parent, have an adult dependant or a disability. This support does not have to be paid back.

Find out more via the government website here.