Grants, Loans and Funding for Osteopathic Students

At present most Institutions providing osteopathic education are private and do not qualify for Government student funding. Further information is available directly from osteopathic training institutions.

Details of organisations, text books and websites providing guidance on obtaining financial support.

Organisations

Career Development Loans
Tel: 0800 585 505 Web: www.lifelonglearning.co.uk/cdl/index
Loans made to cover the cost of fees, books, materials and living costs for 24 months.
Applicants need to be 18 years or older.

Citizens Advice Bureau
Database of local charities and trusts that may provide grants for students.

DfES Student Support
Web: www.dfes.gov.uk
Higher Education advice for students resident in England and Wales.

Educational Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)
Tel: 0207 249 6636
Information on charitable institutions that may offer financial assistance.

Local Education Authority
Contact your local education authority for their position on mandatory awards.

Osteopathic Educational Foundation
FOR EXISTING STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THEIR FIRST YEAR AT AN OSTEOPATHIC INSTITUTION - must be referred by the Principal of the institution. Interest-free loans for students, subject to a successful application and interview.

Student Loans Company Ltd
www.slc.co.uk
Information on loans for higher education students in the UK.

University Scholarships & Awards Bursaries Sep 2007. Brian Heap (publisher: Trotman)
Information on scholarships and awards for students.

Sponsorship for Students - published by COIC
Provides information on sponsorship for students.

Student Book 2007. Klaus Boehm & Jenny Lees-Spalding (publisher: Trotman)
General advice for students, including a section on financial assistance.

Scholarship Search UK
Web: www.scholarship-search.org.uk
Searchable web-based database of undergraduate scholarships offered by academic institutions, commercial organisations and charitable trusts.

Further Education Student Support
Web: http://www.lifelonglearning.dfes.gov.uk/moneytolearn
Sources of financial support for adult students in further education in England.