These are the most common questions we get asked about funding for educational psychology training.

 
 Do I need to apply directly to the university and make a separate application for funding?

If you are interested in a Teaching Agency, funded training place, a single application needs to be made via the Teaching Agency online application system. You can apply for a place at up to three universities within a single application. You do not need to submit a separate application for funding. 

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 What does the Teaching Agency funding pay for?

If you are successful in obtaining a Teaching Agency funded place, the Teaching Agency will pay course fees directly to the university for all three years of the course. The funding also includes a bursary, which is paid to trainees in the first year of the programme. The year one bursary is £14,400 (or £14,900 for trainees attending universities within London).

During the second and third years of the course, trainees are either paid a bursary or salary by their work placement provider. Please note that in recent years most placement providers have chosen to pay a bursary of around £15,000 to trainees in their second and third years of training. Some placement providers also pay an additional allowance of around £1000 for transport costs.

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 Is the bursary taxed?

No.

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 Can I apply for both funded and self-funded places to increase my chances of getting a place?

Applications made through the Teaching Agency are for funded places only. If you wish to apply as a self-funded candidate then you must contact the training provider directly. You can apply for both in the same year.
 

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 Is there a fee to apply?

No, there is no application fee.

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 Who pays for the CRB check?

All successful applicants will be expected to undergo a CRB check. Either the trainee or the training provider will cover the cost of this, depending on the specific arrangement.

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 Are there any alternative sources of funding for the course?

We are not aware of any other funding providers.

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