- Who can get a Travel Grant?
- How much Travel Grant can I get?
- What travel expenses can I claim?
- How do I apply for a Travel Grant?
Who can get a Travel Grant?
You may be eligible if you:
- Are funded by Student Finance England (SFE)
- Are studying a full-time higher education course
- Receive student finance that is based on your household income
You must also be either:
- Studying at an overseas university or college for at least 50% of an academic term as part of your course, or
- Attending a hospital or other premises in the UK as part of a medical or dental course
Important
- EU students funded by Student Finance Services cannot apply for the Travel Grant.
- Students who are eligible for Department of Health bursaries or awards cannot apply for a Travel Grant.
- The Travel Grant is not available for work placements abroad unless you are studying or working abroad through the Erasmus+ scheme as part of your course.
How much Travel Grant can I get?
The amount you receive depends on your household income.
- The first £303 of travel costs is not covered and must be paid by you.
- Your grant is reduced by £1 for every £8.73 of household income over £39,796.
Examples
|
Household income |
Travel Grant (based on £1,000 travel costs) |
|
£35,000 |
£697 |
|
£40,000 |
£674 |
|
£45,000 |
£101 |
|
£50,000 |
£0 |
What travel expenses can I claim?
If you're eligible, you may be able to claim:
- Up to three return journeys between the UK and your overseas institution during a full academic year abroad
- The cost of a child's travel if you're a lone parent and need to take your child abroad while studying
- Mandatory medical insurance
- Visa costs
- Medical costs required for studying abroad
- Travel by car at a rate of 24p per mile
- Travel costs related to eligible clinical training placements
Important
Students who are eligible for Department of Health bursaries or awards cannot apply for a Travel Grant.
How do I apply for a Travel Grant?
- Apply to Student Finance England and indicate that you'll be studying abroad or completing an eligible clinical placement for at least 50% of a term.
- Once your application has been approved, SFE should automatically send you the relevant Travel Grant forms.
- If you do not receive the forms, contact SFE on 0300 100 0607 and request a Travel Abroad Expenses Form.
If you're unable to contact SFE regularly while studying abroad, the University may be able to contact them on your behalf. To do this, you'll need to set up Consent to Share on your Student Finance account.