SFE Placement Migrant Worker

Hi,

I am currently a pre-settled EU student who receives maintenance loan as a migrant worker. I was thinking of applying for a placement next year, but the one I want to apply for is with the NHS - and NHS placements do not offer a salary, therefore you basically work full time for free.

I was wondering whether I would qualify for the maintenance loan if I stopped working my current job and went on placement. I wouldn't have time to work two jobs as I would be full time working for the NHS. Would I still get maintenance loan even if my job role would not earn me any money?

Thanks!