NHS Student Bursary & LSF Funding Calculator
Calculate your student nursing grants and NHS funding with our **NHS Student Bursary & LSF Calculator** for **2026/27**. Nursing, midwifery, and allied health students in the UK are eligible for the non-repayable **NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF)**. This free tool calculates your total annual funding, including the **£5,000 training grant**, specialist subject payments, parental support, and travel expense estimates.
Reference Salary Tables & Quick Facts
NHS Bursary Overview & Calculation Basis
This calculator operates under the official 2026/27 Agenda for Change and NHS Terms and Conditions of Service. All calculations are performed in real time as you adjust inputs.
| Deduction / Allowance | Rate / Threshold (2026/27) |
|---|---|
| Personal Allowance | £12,570 (Standard Tax Code: 1257L) |
| National Insurance | 8% on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270 (2% above) |
| NHS Pension Tiers | 5.2% to 12.5% based on pensionable pay |
Frequently Asked Questions
NHS Payroll Deductions & Tax Mitigation
Your monthly NHS take-home pay is affected by various statutory and voluntary payroll deductions. Understanding how these are calculated can help you optimize your net income:
Salary Sacrifice Benefits
Schemes like Cycle to Work or lease cars are deducted from your gross pay before tax and NI are calculated, reducing your taxable income.
Pension Tax Relief
NHS Pension contributions are deducted from your gross salary before income tax is calculated, providing automatic tax relief at your marginal rate.
Student Loan Repayments
Student loans (Plan 1, 2, 4, 5, or Postgraduate) are calculated on your gross earnings above the specific plan threshold and deducted automatically.
