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This guide was created by Lead Scotland, a charity providing support for disabled people to learn.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.

Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand – tour the facilities, speak to staff and current students, and really get a feel for whether you would like to study there.

Connect with students as they find out more about their subject of interest and translate ideas into more concrete plans, at our Discover Subjects events.

The Exhibitor Zone contains everything you need when exhibiting at UCAS Discovery events - including the latest updates, handy guides, event-specific information pages, marketing assets and more.

If you’ve just graduated or you're in your final year at university, internships can be an excellent way to get your foot in the door and kick-start your career.

Our FAQs will help you find out if you're eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).

Throughout the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) process, you may encounter some new abbreviations and acronyms.

Here are our top tips to help ease your worries about money at university or college.

A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.

Find out how to fund your studies for distance learning undergraduate degrees in the UK, and ways you can fund this. Plus, we detail other costs you need to cover.

Many students are worried about managing their money – and if you're in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, this may seem like a particular challenge. But there's lots of help for you.

A key factor when making the decision to move into higher education is finance – for estranged students, this can be a particular challenge.

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.

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.

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

What you need to know about visas and immigration if you're going to study outside of the UK.

It’s almost time to go to university, but it’s super important to get your finances in order first. Tick these off your list before you start uni and you’ll be well on your way to being in control of your own money.