International Placement Costs Loan
If your course requires you to attend healthcare placements, you may be eligible to apply for a placement costs loan.
About the loan
If you are an international student and your course requires you to attend placements for which you can claim reimbursement of the travel and/or dual accommodation costs. Then you may be eligible to apply for a placement costs loan to assist with the upfront costs.
A loan for placement costs is interest free and is usually repayable in 120 days.
How much you can borrow
You can borrow up to the amount you will receive in reimbursement.
The reimbursement rates for 2025/26 are:
| Expense | Rate |
|---|---|
| Commercial accommodation | Up to £82.50 per night |
| Non-commercial accommodation | Up to £37.50 per night |
| Public transport | Actual cost |
| Travel using your own vehicle: | |
| Bicycle | 30p per mile |
| Car (any fuel) | 42p per mile |
| Parking, tolls and ferries | Actual cost |
You will need to pay the first £500 of placement expenses during each year of study.
Ensure that you submit your claim for reimbursement regularly during your placement if possible, so that you can repay the loan when funds are received.
How to apply
The International Placement Costs Loan scheme is now open to application.
You can apply online via InfoHub (login required).
You must complete the application in full. Once you have completed the form, you will be required to submit your supporting evidence as soon as possible, as detailed in the email you will receive. Your application will not be considered until we have received your evidence.
If you need any guidance or experience problems with the online application, email the Student Money Service at sms@uwe.ac.uk.