Osteopathy Degree Funding
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 2020
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.
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.
Osteopathic Foundation Student Loan
Since 1947, The Osteopathic Foundation has been assisting osteopathic students to complete their training in the event that they fall on hard times.
In 2001, the assistance became formalised as a loan scheme whereby undergraduates were offered interest-free loans for specific academic years repayable over a 5 year period.
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
