Fees, Finances & Funding Support
Training to teach can be an expensive decision but there are lots of different opportunities to access funding to complete your training.
On the whole, we offer three main ways to fund your training:
| Self-funded | Student Loan | Apprenticeship Levy |
|---|---|---|
| You pay us directly to cover the costs of your training programme. | You apply for a Student Loan which is sent to us directly from the Student Loan Company (SLC). | If you and your school are eligible and the school is willing to support you, they may be able to access some specific funding from central government called the ‘Apprenticeship Levy’ - this is paid directly to us. |
Our 2026-2027 Tuition Fees
At Embrace SCITT, we offer a range of flexible routes into teaching to encourage flexibility whilst maintaining the highest standards. In line with the Government’s announcement that Tuition Fees would be rising due to inflation, our tuition fees for the 2026-2027 academic year will be:
| Phase | Study | Award | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary / Secondary | Full Time | Qualified Teacher Status & PGCE | £9790 |
| Primary / Secondary | Part Time | Qualified Teacher Status & PGCE | £7335 (Year 1) £5290.50 (Year 2)* |
| Primary | Full Time | Qualified Teacher Status only | £8790 |
| Primary | Part Time | Qualified Teacher Status only | £6335 (Year 1) £5290.50 (Year 2)* |
| Primary | Full Time | Qualified Teacher Status & Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship | £9000 |
* If Trainees require an extension to their programme, the cost for year 2 would be £7335.
Student Finance
If you are eligible, you can apply for Student Finance from the Student Loan Company. You can apply for:
- A Tuition Fee Loan to help pay your course tuition fees
- A Maintenance Loan to help with your living costs
Applications for Student Finance typically open in the March prior to your programme commencing and closer to the time, we will share a helpful guide to ensure you have all the information and guidance to do your application properly.
Bursaries and Scholarships
If you train to be a teacher, you could be eligible to get a scholarship or bursary to help you train.
- Scholarships and bursaries do not have to be paid back.
- You can get a scholarship or bursary alongside tuition fee and maintenance loans.
- The exact amount you could receive will depend on the subject that you train to teach.
For the 2026-2027 programmes, the Department for Education have announced the following Bursaries and Scholarships:
| Subject | Bursary Amount | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Computing | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Mathematics | £29,000 | - |
| Physics | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Design Technology | £20,000 | - |
| Languages | £20,000 | £22,000 (French, German & Spanish) |
| Biology | £5,000 | - |
| Geography | £5,000 | - |
Eligibility Criteria
Bursaries are awarded for Trainees who have:
- Undergraduate degree (2:2 or above)
- Or Master’s
- Or PhD
- Eligibility for Student Finance (not required for Physics or Languages)
Scholarships are available for Trainees who have:
- Undergraduate degree (2:1 or above)
- Or Master’s
- Or PhD
Trainees apply directly to Professional Bodies for Scholarships who award this funding.
Students/Trainees with Disabilities
If you have a disability that affects your ability to study you may also be entitled to apply for the Disabled Students Allowance, which is also via Student Finance England. The Disabled Students Allowance can help with:
- Specialist equipment, for example a computer if you need one because of your disability
- Non-medical helpers, for example a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter or specialist note taker
- Extra travel to attend your course or placement because of your disability
- Other disability-related study support, for example having to print additional copies of documents for proof-reading
Please be advised Embrace SCITT cannot submit applications to SFE for Tuition Fees, Living Costs or Disabled Students Allowance on your behalf. Due to the number of students across the England who will be accessing support, we strongly advise you make your application to SFE as soon as possible as it will need to be in place by the start of your programme.
Often you will be asked to provide supporting documents to supplement your application, any delays with this will also result in delays to your application and in turn receiving your funding at the start of your course.
You can find out more about how to fund your training here.