The Training Grant is a non-means-tested grant of £5,000 each academic year for eligible students.
Specialist Subject Payment (SSP)
On top of the Training Grant, you can get an extra £1,000 per academic year if you're studying:
- mental health nursing
- learning disability nursing
- radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- prosthetics and orthotics
- orthoptics and podiatry
If you are eligible for SSP, it will be added to your NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) account when you apply for the Training Grant.
Combined courses and SSP
If your course includes one of the above subjects and leads to dual registration, you can get SSP. For example, if you’re studying adult and mental health nursing.
Applying for the Training Grant
You can apply for the Training Grant (and SSP, if applicable) through your NHS LSF account at the start of each academic year.
If you've applied for a student loan, you’ll need to upload your student finance award letter when you apply.
If you have not applied for a student loan, you'll need to upload identification such as a passport or driving licence. Depending on your circumstances, we may ask you for further evidence.
Guidance
You can watch a short video with information about the Training Grant.