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Discover how to navigate the UK student housing market, from on-campus halls to private rentals, with practical tips on securing the right accommodation for your budget and lifestyle.

Geoff Barton, General Secretary, The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL)

Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.

For disabled students and those with special educational needs, there may be additional factors to take into account as they plan their future career pathways.

If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.

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. This guide explains how you can practically support Service children along their journey to higher education.

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

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.

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.

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.

Knowing how to support displaced students can be challenging, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations to clarify practical ways you can support displaced students' aspirations for higher education.

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.

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.

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.

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

This summer, we surveyed thousands of 2025 entry applicants who were placed on a course – to find out how they made decisions, their experience of the cycle, and their outlook for the future.

Building on our session with employers which shared their advice on how to start apprenticeships successfully, this time we’re looking at what to do once they’re up and running. We invited the experts again and here’s what they had to say.

Find out more about the support and adjustments available for disabled students in higher education, and the resources available to ensure you are giving them the information and advice they need as they make their decisions.

Susie Whigham, Interim Chief Executive Officer, The Brilliant Club, examines the risks and opportunities for widening participation on the Journey to a Million.