Can students receiving NHS bursaries apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan?
Students in receipt of a means tested NHS Bursary CAN apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan to top-up their award. However, the loan cannot cover anything towards course fees as these are already covered by the bursary. Students in receipt of a non-means tested NHS Bursary are NOT entitled to a Professional and Career Development Loan What if a learner already has a Career Development Loan? If a learner already has a CDL they will still have to repay the money they have borrowed under the terms and conditions agreed with the participating bank. Learners can’t apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan if they already have a CDL for the same course. However if they pay back their CDL, they will be able to apply for a Professional and Career Development Loan if they start a new course. If they need extra funds for their CDL learners must get in touch with their participating bank. The limit on what learners can borrow through a CDL is £8,000, and they can’t switc
