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If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

As there is no systematic way of identifying children of prisoners in the UK, it is likely that you may not know who is a child of a prisoner in your cohort of students.

Some students face additional challenges during their education which may impact their results. Universities recognise these challenges, and can make adjustments through ‘contextual admissions’. Find out more about what this is, who is eligible, and how you qualify.

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

Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. We have worked with the Ministry of Defence and experts at the University of South Wales to offer practical ways to help them explore their options and prepare for their next step.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students from UK Armed Forces families, from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance and the Ministry of Defence to outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

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Universities and colleges have teams in place to make sure students are able to get the right support for their individual needs. This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

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. We have worked with the Service Children’s Progression (SCiP) Alliance to explain how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

Having a disability or mental health condition might mean incurring additional costs (e.g. access to specialist equipment) when accessing higher education. But don’t worry, there is financial support available.

If you're responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member, partner or friend, you may be able to get extra support during your studies.

A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.

As well as a student loan, there’s other financial support available from a range of sources. Find out more about funding your undergraduate course.

Adult nurses are expert members of a medical team. They plan and deliver vital treatment for a wide range of patients with different needs and conditions.

For some students, their individual circumstances can have a significant impact on their decision to go to university or college – and on their experience when they are there.

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