If you're eligible for the non-means tested grant, you can claim reimbursement for travel and accomodation costs whilst attending a practice placement as part of your course.
Travel expenses
The daily cost of travelling to and from your placement must be in excess of your normal daily travel costs to and from your university.
If your claim is in excess, we may be able to refund you the excess amount.
The current rates used to calculate your travel costs based on your mileage are:
- 30p per mile for a bicycle
- 42p per mile for all motor vehicles
- 7.5p per mile for passenger miles
Accommodation expenses
You may be reimbursed the total cost of temporary accommodation on placement regardless of where you live during term time, subject to a maximum amount.
The current maximum rates are:
- £82.50 per night for commerical accomodation such as hotels or B&Bs
- £37.50 per night non-commerical accommodation such as hospital accommodation or university halls