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Here you’ll find everything you need to know about making an application to a university or college higher education course as a student not supported by either of their parents (known as 'estranged').

Consider all the options available to you before you begin your application. Find out what places are really like, attend events, research industries, and make sure you're clear on what you want to do before you proceed.

How you apply for DSA depends on if you're already receiving student finance.

If you’re working on your UCAS application or thinking about universities for next year, you might also be wondering where you’ll live if you choose to move away from home for your studies.

When you’ve found the programme that’s right for you, it’s time to apply.

Whether you are looking for undergraduate or postgraduate teacher training programmes in Scotland or Wales, you must apply through the UCAS Undergraduate scheme.

You make your application online. Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying to a conservatoire.

Kim Eccleston, Head of Strategy and Reform, UCAS

You can make some changes to your application yourself, and for others you either contact the universities and colleges, or you contact us.

Ready to take the next step? Search and apply for apprenticeships to start your journey.

This is where and how you apply for undergraduate and postgraduate performance-based courses studied at conservatoires.

Find out when and how to apply for both undergraduate and postgraduate Conservatoire courses and how to meet entry requirements.

So you’re ready to start applying? UCAS Discovery is the place to find out what you need to do to make your application stand out.

When you apply to study at university, you might also need to apply for a place to live if you decide to move away from home. So exactly when do you apply for accommodation at university?

If applying for student accommodation, you may choose to get a loan. From applying to paying it back, here’s all the information you need.

Find out if you're eligible to receive an Adult Dependants' Grant (ADG), and how to apply for it. Content provided by Student Finance England.

An overview for those supporting eligible applicants applying to undergraduate courses starting in 2025.