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Supporting children with imprisoned parents

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.

Supporting disabled students

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.

Supporting students experiencing parental estrangement

Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.

Supporting students with mental health conditions

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.

Supporting students with parenting responsibilities

Balancing studying with family life can present challenges, so students with parenting responsibilities will find it useful to know what support they can access to manage their priorities. Here, we offer some practical tips to advisers helping them along their journey to higher education.

Supporting UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers

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. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.

The dos and don’ts of results day conversations

Results day can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and it's easy to get caught up in the excitement (or disappointment) of the day. Here we'll cover how to handle conversations to ensure better outcomes for you and your child.

The results process

What happens, when, and what your students need to do to avoid delays to their application.

The UCAS International Podcast

Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.

The UCAS International Podcast: Moving to the UK

Robbie, along with our guests, discuss essential first steps for international students arriving in the UK, covering immediate priorities like accommodation, bank accounts, and NHS registration.

The UCAS International Podcast: Scholarships and budgeting​

This episode features Catriona McCarthy and Arya Nur Güneş discussing something all students, international or otherwise, worry about – finance. Find out how to budget effectively, the extra payments and outgoing international students face, as well as a brief overview of scholarships and how to find them.

The UCAS International Podcast: Series Two

This series tackles the key decisions and practical steps you'll need to take on your journey to studying in the UK – from exploring your options and applying, to relocating and finding your feet in a new country.