Travel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)
Eligibility
Your permanent home address must be in England.
If you’re on a study or work placement abroad
If your course started before 1 January 2027, you must attend an overseas institution for at least half of each academic term.
If your course starts on or after 1 January 2027 (funded through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement), you must attend an overseas institution for at least 6 weeks during a year of your course. You can do this in any year of your course. If you’re on a UK medical or dentistry placement, there is no minimum amount of time that you need to spend abroad.
This period of study can be compulsory or optional.
You can also get a travel grant if you’re on:
Other work placements do not count.
You cannot apply for grants to cover the same expenses more than once.
If you’re doing a clinical placement in the UK
The placement must be an essential part of your medical or dental course.
You cannot get a travel grant if you’re eligible for means-tested NHS bursaries or awards instead.
You can still apply for a travel grant if you get other student finance that depends on your household income, such as a Maintenance Loan.