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Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.

Discover everything you need to know, including planning, or thinking about, coming to the UK to study. You can find important, practical, and specific advice to help you make more informed decisions about your next steps.

If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.

Higher education (HE) courses don’t have to be studied at a university – there are more than 240 colleges in the UK that offer a range of higher education courses.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.

Studying in another country offers a different way of learning – giving you exciting new cultural experiences and opportunities to develop and grow. Is it right for you? Consider your options and find out.

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Here, we outline what you need to know if you’re interested in an apprenticeship as a care experienced student.

Here, we outline what you need to know if you have caring responsibilities and are interested in an apprenticeship.

Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.

Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.

If a student's parent(s) or carer(s) is serving as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or has done so in the past, their experience of going to university may be different to their non-Service peers. This guide explains how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

Students with imprisoned parents are often overlooked, but they may face challenges when considering their next steps and making choices about their futures. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help them explore their options and get the right support.

More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.

Knowing how to support displaced students can be challenging, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations to clarify practical ways you can support displaced students' aspirations for higher education.

We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education – ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing.