Funding Postgraduate Study

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• Prospective post graduate students for 2011-12 (some information also given for NHS, PGCE and Social Work students for 12/13 as known)

• International students should note that most of following funding is only available to UK and some EU students. They should check out any discounts by speaking to their School Office

• International students must show they have enough money to pay fees and living costs when applying for visa

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Who is this talk for?

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There is no statutory funding for PG study unless:

• You are studying a PGCE (and have not studied an ITT course previously)

• You are studying a Social Work PG Degree

• You are studying a qualifying PG Health course to be funded by the NHS

(Funding for these courses will be discussed later)

Students with a disability, ongoing health condition or specific learning difficulty can apply for the Disabled Students Allowance:http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/EducationAndTraining/HigherEducation/DG_10034898

NB:Both Scotland and Northern Ireland also offer funding for some PG study

Is there any statutory funding available?

• Self- funded study: personal savings, part-time work earnings etc

• Scholarships / Studentships

• Employer-funded study

• Awards and grants from charities, research councils or other organisations

• Professional & Career Development Loans (a commercial loan from a bank)

• Inns of Court Sponsorship for eligible Law students

Scholarships/Studentships, Awards , Grants and Professional Career Development Loans discussed in more detail later

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What about other sources of PG funding?

• High number of applications for PG funding from all sources – very competitive

• There were13,375 awards made from Research Councils in the UK in 2007/08. There were approximately 500,000 PG students in that period.

•Should aim to apply as soon as possible

• Most PG study is self-funded – should you study full-time or part-time?

• If employer-funded – will you get study leave to attend lectures/seminars/exams?

• You will need to consider how you will pay your tuition fees, associated course costs (books, materials etc) and living costs (rent, bills, travel etc).

• Many PG students work part-time while they study to help meet these costs

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Postgraduate funding – things to consider

• If there is one available for your course this is usually advertised with the course details – check with the school office if you are unsure

• Usually given by the institution where you are studying or a Research Council

• Tend to be more available for science or research courses rather than taught courses

• Some cover tuition fees only, others both tuition fees and living costs – check what is included in the package before you study so you can calculate an accurate budget

• The Inns of Court offer sponsorship for future barristers – Law students can find out more information later in the presentation

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Scholarships / Studentships

• You can check if there is a scholarship from the institution attached to your course by speaking to the school office

•To get information on other scholarships and studentships go to:

www.scholarship-search.org.uk

www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk

http://www.prospects.ac.uk/scholarships_and_bursaries.htm

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Scholarships / Studentships: Where do I search for funding?

• You may be eligible for an award or grant - eligibility is usually defined by circumstances such as your age, background, course, level of study, whether you have children, whether you have a link to a particular charity etc

• Awards tend to be small sums and are usually non-repayable

• There are websites that allow you to make a search for awards and grants based on your personal circumstances

• There are also websites that list all the awards and grants available so you can browse through all those listed, regardless of criteria

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Awards and Grants

•www.prospects.ac.uk/funding_my_further_study.htm

• egas.enquiry@fwa.org.uk (e-mail)

•www.family-action.org.uk/section.aspx?id=1403

•www.turn2us.org.uk/

•www.postgraduatestudentships.co.uk/

  

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Awards and Grants:

Where Do I Search For Funding Online? (1)

 • www.grantsforindividuals.org.uk

• www.funderfinder.co.uk

• www.dsc.org.uk

• www.gradfunding.co.uk/

•www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/ChoicesAfterYouGraduate/DG_10012463

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Awards and Grants:

Where Do I Search For Funding Online? (2)

• Postgraduate students may find this book useful “The Grants Register: The Complete Guide To Postgraduate Funding” is published by Palgrave Macmillan every year, and contains details of scholarships, studentships, research grants and so on. For more details on buying this go to www.palgrave.com

• You can also find a copy you can borrow for free that covers alternative funding in 2011 at the University Library:

Ref: 378.33/GRA

ISBN: 0230206018, 9780230206014

• You can search for this on the library catalogue by following the link below:

http://prism.talis.com/northumbria-ac/items?query=the+grants+register

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Awards and Grants: Books on Funding

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Law Students

•The Junior Lawyers Division (JLD) helpline can provide all prospective and current students with information regarding financial help. You can contact the JLD on:

0800 0856 131.

•The Law Careers Advice Network website also offers some information: http://www.lcan.org.uk/funding/sources_of_funding.htm

• Some postgraduate law courses can attract more specific awards, scholarships and studentships

• You will need to apply for these directly from the Inns or Temples of Law

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Awards for Law Students

• Gray's Inn

Gray's Inn offers a number of scholarships and awards for students undertaking GDL and BVC. Please visit their website www.graysinn.org.uk for further information and how to apply.

• Inner Temple

Inner Temple offers a variety of scholarships and awards for both GDL and BVC students. Please visit their website www.innertemple.org.uk for further information and how to apply. You can also contact the Scholarship officer by e-mail cheaton@innertemple.org.uk or by telephone 020 7797 8210.

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Awards, Scholarships & Studentships:

Law Students (1)

• Lincoln's Inn

Lincoln's Inn offers awards for both GDL and BVC students. Enquiries regarding scholarships: please contact Judith Fox, Students' Administrator at the Treasury Office on the number below or email judith.fox@lincolnsinn.org.uk. You can also visit their website www.lincolnsinn.org.uk.

• Middle Temple

Middle Temple offers a variety of scholarships and awards for both GDL and BVC students. Please visit their website www.middletemple.org.uk for further information and how to apply.

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Awards, Scholarships & Studentships:

Law Students (2)

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NHS, PGCE and Social Work

Students

•Eligibility depends on status e.g. Home student / E.U student etc. Home students on a full-time postgraduate course can apply to SFE for:

• Tuition Fee Loan

• Maintenance Loan and

• Maintenance Grant (same as undergraduate)

• Part-time students can apply for Fee Grant and Course Grant (same as undergraduate) in 11/12. Tuition Fee Loan only will be available 12/13 & DSA.

• Paid irrespective of previous study (so long as student does not already hold QTS)

• DSA (and income-assessed targeted support for full time student) can also be applied for where eligible (e.g.: lone parents, students with disabilities)

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PGCE Students – Student Finance England funding 11/12 & 12/13

•2011/12: Two different award rates based on subject studied

• £9,000 Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths, Biology

• £6,000 Combined / General Science and Modern Foreign Languages

• Payable to both eligible full-time and part-time students, tax-free and non-repayable

• TDA Bursary not yet announced for 12/13 – please check their website for updates

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PGCE Students - TDA Bursary 11/12

PGCE Students -TDA Bursary 12/13

PGCE including School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT):

Primary Education Early Years & Primary Education Secondary Education Art & Design Secondary Education Physical Education Secondary Education Design and Technology

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TDA Bursary Rates - 2012/13• Award based on subject studied and undergraduate degree marks

• Eligible students will be told by HCES office when to apply after they have started course• Available to both full-time and part-time students on an eligible course in 2012/13• Tax free and non-repayable.

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U/G Degree Marks

Amount Of TDA Bursary Awarded

Specialisms and Subject Areas

1st

2:12:2

£20,000£15,000£12,000

Physics, mathematics, chemistry, modern languages

1st

2:12:2

£9,000£5,000

£0

Other priority secondary specialisms and primary

(Primary Education, Early Years & Primary Education, Art & Design, P.E,

Design & Technology)

• NHS pay tuition fees (direct to the University). Students will receive an income assessed bursary for living costs - the amount you receive will depend on the household income and where you are living during studies:

Living with parents: £2,346 per year Living elsewhere: £2,810 per year

• Extra Weeks Attendance - students who have to attend over 30 weeks can get an additional income-assessed allowance for 22 weeks of the year: £54 per week ( £1,188) if living in parental home £82 per week (£1,804) if living away from home

• Eligible students can also apply for the following: Parents’ Learning Allowance, Adult Dependants Allowance, Childcare Allowance and Disabled Students’ Allowances

• Degree students can apply for a reduced rate of Maintenance Loan from Student Finance England

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PG Degree NHS Students – NHS Bursary 11/12

Tuition Fees: NHS pay tuition fees (direct to the University).

Living Costs (based on 45 week course): All students can apply for:

•An income-assessed NHS bursary:

Living with parents: £3,351 per year Living elsewhere: £4,395 per year

•A non-income assessed £1,000 grant

•Additional allowances for eligible students (depending on your circumstances, income-assessed)

•Degree students can also apply for a reduced rate of Maintenance Loan from Student Finance England (also non income-assessed).

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PG Degree/Diploma NHS Students – NHS Bursary 12/13

• PG students apply to the NHSBSA for the Social Work Bursary:

• A contribution to help with expenses for attending practice placements has been built into the bursary (£862.50 for full time courses and pro-rata for part time courses based on the duration of the course).

Eligible students can also apply for the following: Parents’ Learning Allowance, Adult Dependants Allowance, Childcare Allowance and Disabled Students’ Allowances.

• Details of Social Work Bursary for 2012/13 will be confirmed in Spring 2012 – check the Social Work Bursaries website for updates.

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PG Social Work Students 11/12

Postgraduate Course (outside London)

Fee Contribution Non Income Assessed Bursary

Additional Income Assessed Bursary

Full time course Up to £3466 £3362.50 Up to £2608

Part time course Up to £1733 Full time rate x 2 divided by number of

course years

Pro-rata of full time rate based on the duration of course

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Trainee Teachers – www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Typesoffinance/DG_171531

www.tda.org.uk

PG NHS and Social Work –

PGCE, PG Social Work or PG Health Student – Useful Links

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Typesoffinance/DG_171537

www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students.aspx

Student Finance England:

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.htm

• These are commercial loans offered by participating banks (between £300 and £10,000)

• Once you have finished studying you pay it back (at present) at the rate of interest fixed when you took out the loan – interest rates may vary from bank to bank

• Only available for eligible courses (see information in application pack for details) and to applicants over 18, “settled” in the UK 3 or more years & intending to work in UK once course is finished

• Can be used to help with course fees, study costs and living expenses

• Call Next Step on 0800 100 900 to get an application pack and speak to a Next Step adviser, or see the DirectGov website for more information:

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/CareerDevelopmentLoans/index.htm

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Professional & Career Development Loans

• A government fund that can be applied for via the University for Home (and some EU) students experiencing hardship

• Cannot be used for tuition fees – awards given for living and study costs

• PG students must be able to demonstrate they made provisions to cover living costs and tuition fees before commencing the course (tuition fees plus £157 a week)

• Most awards do not have to be paid back

• For more information go to:

www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/sws/homeinfo/ALF/?view=Standard

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Access to Learning Fund

Come to a drop-in session at the Student Support and Wellbeing Centres:

• City - Northumberland Building: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Tel: 0191 227 4127

• Coach Lane - Allendale Building: call 0191 215 6590 for drop-in times

Or you can e-mail us at sv.welfareandinternational@northumbria.ac.uk

Check our web pages for information for postgraduate students:

www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/stud_serv/sws/homeinfo/pg/?view=Standard

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