Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
Information and advice pages
Financial support for students not supported by their parents (estranged)
A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.
Find accommodation
Student accommodation ranges from halls to privately rented flats and houses. Most unis allow year-round accommodation if you’re estranged from your family and need somewhere to live during the holiday periods.
Finding and organising speakers for your students
External speakers can add real value to what you do – informing students about apprenticeships, uni or career opportunities – and enrich the curriculum through sharing their experiences.
Finding university accommodation
If your child has their heart set on university halls, they’ll need to do their research and apply early. Places aren’t always guaranteed, so it’s important to encourage them to think about alternative accommodation, which can be equally fun and provide a safe living environment.
First-generation students
Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.
Five things to do now to boost your personal statement
Struggling to find something to say in your personal statement? Here are five simple things you can do to boost your experience, skills, and confidence.
Five ways to save money at university
Check out five easy and practical ways to save money while studying at university in the UK. The good news is that as a student there are lots of ways to save money – here are five tips to get you started.
FOOD & TRAVEL
These two stalwarts of the student experience have had very different years. The food industry has been revolutionised by traditional players pivoting to delivery and takeaway services to keep up with change, whilst travel hasn’t had the same luxury of opportunity. But as the shackles loosen for both, what can we expect to see from students in 2021?
Foundation apprenticeships
Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.
Foundation degrees
Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.
Four teaching activities to prepare your students for work experience
Use these four handy activities to help your students get the most out of their time out of the classroom.
Fraud and similarity
UCAS operates a dedicated Verification Team tasked with the prevention and detection of fraud in applications and similarity in personal statements.
Freshers Report 2022 - Top Brands
Our eleventh annual report offers unique exploration into current freshers’ behaviours from across the UK.
Freshers' stories wanted!
We’re giving away three iPads to make lectures, research, and staying in touch easy while you’re at uni!
Funding
Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.