Osteopathy Degree Funding
Student Loan
If you are from the UK or EU with settled status and you are applying to university for the first time, you don’t have to pay for your course upfront. You can can get a Government loan to pay your tuition fees.
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan that will cover the cost of your course. Visit Student Finance England* to get started.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION when applying for the loan you need to select Anglia Ruskin University – Institution Code A60 as the course provider and Masters of Osteopathy MOst – Course Code B310 as the degree.
Part-time students will study 75 credits and the fee is £5,781.
Full-time students will study 120 credits and the fee is £9,250.
London School of Osteopathy Cash Bursary
All LSO students are entitled to our cash bursary which is paid each year of your study. This will be paid in 3 instalments during the academic year
Bursary for students starting study in 2021
Full-Time Students
£400 per annum (note for BOst students the bursary will be £200 in their final year of study)
Part-time Students
This is dependent on the number of credits studying each year.
In year 1 and 2 the bursary is £250, in year 3 £300, in year 4 and 5 £400 for MOst students and £300 for BOst students.
External Grants & Bursaries
There are a number of organisations across the UK that make awards to students who are in need of financial support.
We have put together a list of possible funding sources. Some of these are not currently open for applications for 2022 but will be opening applications again later in the year. Each grant has their own eligibility criteria, and it is for students to research if they meet the criteria.
The LSO does not endorse or have any links with the grants listed below and this is simply a resource for students.
Council Tax discount
Depending on the composition of your household, full-time students may be able to qualify for reduced council tax.
Students with dependants
If you are a student with a dependent child or adult you may be able to apply for:
Students with a disability
You may be entitled to Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) for physical or mental impairments, long-term or mental health conditions, or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Useful links
https://www.ucas.com/finance/additional-funding
https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
https://www.iosteopathy.org/the-io/the-osteopathic-foundation/applying-for-a-student-loan/
https://www.savethestudent.org/
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/students/student-guide/
https://www.slc.co.uk/students-and-customers/students-from-england.aspx
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/studying-in-the-uk-guidance-for-eu-students