Guidance
FE funding: initial teacher education bursary, 2026 to 2027
How further education (FE) providers can apply for and manage bursary funding for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Applies to England
Documents
Details
Applications for the 2026 to 2027 academic year are now open.
This bursary funding guidance is for providers who will offer pre-service initial teacher education (ITE) services for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
It explains what the FE ITE bursary is for, and how much funding is available for eligible subjects.
The guidance advises how to:
- assess eligibility
- apply, using the form on this page
For providers awarded funding, it explains:
- the bursary funding cycle
- how to pay trainees
- how to manage withdrawals and deferrals
It also sets out the requirements you must meet on:
- monitoring and assurance
- keeping records
- managing data
Updates to this page
Published 19 January 2026