What funding will I receive for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
Currently, the LSF is made up of:
When will I be paid the LSF Training Grant?
Normally, you will be paid your Training Grant in three instalments. For September start students this will be in November, March and July. For January start students this will be in March, July and November.
For the exact dates each year, please check the NHS LSF website.
Do I need to apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
Yes, you will need to apply to the NHS by creating a Learning Support Fund account.
You will need to apply each academic year and must apply within six months of the start of the academic year.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
Do I have to apply for SFE funding to get the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
To be eligible for LSF funding you must be eligible for tuition fee and maintenance support from Student Finance England.
For full eligibility information, please check the NHS LSF website.
If I am repeating study, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You might be eligible for LSF. You will need to provide further information, and the NHS LSF team will decide if you can receive further funding.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
If I am extending placement, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You might be eligible for LSF. You will need to provide further information, and the NHS LSF team will decide if you can receive further funding.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am taking a break from study, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
No, you will not be eligible for LSF while you are on a break in study. You need to contact the NHS LSF team to let them know that you will be taking a break in study, and they will stop your payments. You will also need to inform the university that you are on a break in study.
The university will update your NHS LSF account with your last date of attendance and the NHS will recalculate your entitlement. If you have been overpaid, they will ask you to repay the overpaid amount.
There may be some circumstances in which the NHS may agree to continue your payments.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am on maternity leave, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You might be eligible for LSF. You will need to contact the NHS LSF team to let them know you are on maternity leave as well as the university.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am transferring to another course at the university, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
Please check the NHS LSF website for further details on eligible courses. You will need to let the NHS LSF team know that you are transferring courses, as well as the university. The university will update your NHS LSF account. Even if you are only changing routes (from Child to Mental Health Nursing for example), the NHS LSF team and the university still need to be informed as this may affect the amount of LSF you receive.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am withdrawing from my course, what happens to my NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You must tell the NHS LSF team when you withdraw from your course, and they will stop your payments. You will also need to inform the university that you are withdrawing.
The university will update your NHS LSF account with your last date of attendance and the NHS will recalculate your entitlement. If you have been overpaid, they will ask you to repay the overpaid amount.
If you withdraw from your course and start on an eligible course at another university, your LSF funding may be affected.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
Do I need to confirm my attendance to NHS on the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) portal?
Yes, the NHS will contact you before the second and third payment and ask you to confirm your attendance on your NHS Learning Support Fund account.
You must confirm your attendance or update your status before the university can also confirm your attendance.
You will receive your term two and term three payments once both you and the university have confirmed your attendance.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
The university hasn’t confirmed my attendance for NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), what do I need to do?
Providing you have confirmed your attendance (required for term two and term three), the university will confirm your attendance in time for you to receive your payment.
You do not need to contact the university to request this.
If you have confirmed your attendance (or submitted your application for term one) and have not received your payment on the expected payment date, please contact Hallam Help.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am paid by my employer or receive a bursary, am I eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You will not be eligible for any NHS LSF payments if you are:
What courses are eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
To apply you need to be on one of the following pre-registration undergraduate or postgraduate courses:
For full eligibility information, please check the NHS LSF website.
Currently, the LSF is made up of:
- A training grant
- Specialist subject payment
- Parental support
- Travel and dual accommodation expenses
- Exceptional support
When will I be paid the LSF Training Grant?
Normally, you will be paid your Training Grant in three instalments. For September start students this will be in November, March and July. For January start students this will be in March, July and November.
For the exact dates each year, please check the NHS LSF website.
Do I need to apply for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
Yes, you will need to apply to the NHS by creating a Learning Support Fund account.
You will need to apply each academic year and must apply within six months of the start of the academic year.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
Do I have to apply for SFE funding to get the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
To be eligible for LSF funding you must be eligible for tuition fee and maintenance support from Student Finance England.
For full eligibility information, please check the NHS LSF website.
If I am repeating study, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You might be eligible for LSF. You will need to provide further information, and the NHS LSF team will decide if you can receive further funding.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
If I am extending placement, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You might be eligible for LSF. You will need to provide further information, and the NHS LSF team will decide if you can receive further funding.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am taking a break from study, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
No, you will not be eligible for LSF while you are on a break in study. You need to contact the NHS LSF team to let them know that you will be taking a break in study, and they will stop your payments. You will also need to inform the university that you are on a break in study.
The university will update your NHS LSF account with your last date of attendance and the NHS will recalculate your entitlement. If you have been overpaid, they will ask you to repay the overpaid amount.
There may be some circumstances in which the NHS may agree to continue your payments.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am on maternity leave, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You might be eligible for LSF. You will need to contact the NHS LSF team to let them know you are on maternity leave as well as the university.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am transferring to another course at the university, will I be eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
Please check the NHS LSF website for further details on eligible courses. You will need to let the NHS LSF team know that you are transferring courses, as well as the university. The university will update your NHS LSF account. Even if you are only changing routes (from Child to Mental Health Nursing for example), the NHS LSF team and the university still need to be informed as this may affect the amount of LSF you receive.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am withdrawing from my course, what happens to my NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You must tell the NHS LSF team when you withdraw from your course, and they will stop your payments. You will also need to inform the university that you are withdrawing.
The university will update your NHS LSF account with your last date of attendance and the NHS will recalculate your entitlement. If you have been overpaid, they will ask you to repay the overpaid amount.
If you withdraw from your course and start on an eligible course at another university, your LSF funding may be affected.
Please contact your Student Support Advisor and check the NHS LSF website for further information.
Do I need to confirm my attendance to NHS on the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF) portal?
Yes, the NHS will contact you before the second and third payment and ask you to confirm your attendance on your NHS Learning Support Fund account.
You must confirm your attendance or update your status before the university can also confirm your attendance.
You will receive your term two and term three payments once both you and the university have confirmed your attendance.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
The university hasn’t confirmed my attendance for NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), what do I need to do?
Providing you have confirmed your attendance (required for term two and term three), the university will confirm your attendance in time for you to receive your payment.
You do not need to contact the university to request this.
If you have confirmed your attendance (or submitted your application for term one) and have not received your payment on the expected payment date, please contact Hallam Help.
Please check the NHS LSF website for further information.
I am paid by my employer or receive a bursary, am I eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
You will not be eligible for any NHS LSF payments if you are:
- eligible for an NHS Bursary; or
- paid for time off by your employer to attend your course and you continue to receive a wage or salary whilst you train; or
- in receipt of salary support provided by an NHS trust or other NHS entity, including NHS England, during any part of your course.
What courses are eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)?
To apply you need to be on one of the following pre-registration undergraduate or postgraduate courses:
- dental therapy or dental hygiene (level 5 and 6 courses)
- dietetics
- midwifery
- nursing (adult, child, mental health, learning disability and social work joint course)
- occupational therapy
- operating department practitioner
- orthoptics
- orthotics and prosthetics
- paramedics (except DipHE and FD courses)
- physiotherapy
- podiatry or chiropody
- radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- speech and language therapy
For full eligibility information, please check the NHS LSF website.