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    Posted by: kazzmaniandevil 02/02/2012 at 20:38
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    Seriously could they make the application for PGCE funding any more unclear???? Do I apply to student finance or is it done through GTTR?? Help anyone.
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    Posted by: Reboogsta 02/02/2012 at 21:42
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     Hi, you need to apply for any fee loan and maintenance loan/grant through Student Finance. If you are eligible for a tda bursary you apply for this through your instituion once registered on the course. Hope this helps.

    Becky

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    Posted by: cluckcarter 03/02/2012 at 09:52
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    Hi

     I also have a question about student finance. I currently live with my boyfriend, and i will be giving up my job to start the PGCE. The only income we will have, will be his. When i apply for a loan, will i be entitled to the full amount? Will i have to put his income down? Also will i be entitled to any other financial support. Any help would be very much appreciated.

     Thanks

    Claire
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    Posted by: StarbabyCat 03/02/2012 at 13:16
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    Are you 25 or over? If so then your partner's income will be assessed. If you are under 25 it will be your parents income, unless you can prove you have been financially independent for 3 years, or a mother.
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    Posted by: cluckcarter 03/02/2012 at 14:13
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    Yes, i am 28. Will i be entitled to any other type of financial support?

     Thanks

     Claire
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    Posted by: StarbabyCat 03/02/2012 at 14:45
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    You'll get a tuition fee loan that you don't actually see, it goes to your uni. Then a maintenance loan, then incoming depending, a grant. And if you qualify you could get a bursary; look at the TDA website. In all I'll get about £7k loan, £2k grant and £5k bursary. It depends on your situation though!
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    Posted by: cluckcarter 03/02/2012 at 15:12
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    Brilliant. Thank you

     Claire x
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    Posted by: mrsweasley 04/02/2012 at 15:24
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     You are in the exact same position as me. I'm 27 and will be giving up my job for the course. I have applied for funding through Student Finance, and from what I can understand, can get £3k (ish) tuition fee loan, £3k (again ish!) living expenses loan and £3k living expenses grant. This is based on an assessment of my boyfriends income (also a teacher) from last year, so I am under the threshold. I have applied for both living expenses bits, and am hoping to use my bursary to cover my fees, so may have to do some negotitations re: timing with uni! 

     

    What course are you starting? I'm Primary in hull :)

     
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    Posted by: Tntsmum 04/02/2012 at 16:16
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    I thought all bursaries for primary had been done away with... maybe it's just UEL then?! It says on their website there are no bursaries for primary anymore just secondary. Course fee is also going to be £9,000 so hoping student loan is going to cover it. Think my whole loan including fees will come to around £15,000. Mad!
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    Posted by: Possible_Teacher 04/02/2012 at 16:50
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    TDA bursaries were totally scrapped last year for Primary but this year can get one if you have a 2:1 or first. Google TDA bursary 2012, it is regardless of the uni you are going to.
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