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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.

UCAS fully supports the diverse range of students who wish to benefit from higher education, and we have developed this series of good practice briefings to explain how providers can support applicants with particular support needs, and to consider how they will use information shared in the UCAS application in the future to inform practice and policy.

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

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges. Here, we outline common challenges for students who participated in widening participation (WP) and outreach activities, and share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education.

This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

This report provides insights into the decision-making process of China students as they consider higher education and career options.

This report provides insights into the decision-making process of USA students, aged 13-16, as they consider higher education and career options.

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 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.

We need technical wizards! Help us future-proof the path to higher education

Adapting to life in a new country comes with unexpected challenges and moments of growth. Discover what culture shock really feels like, how to navigate unfamiliar social norms, and practical ways to find your community while embracing student life in the UK.

UCAS has been helping connect the world to UK Higher Education since 1992, supporting over one million international students to make their UK study dream a reality. As pressure on providers to improve the quality and diversity increases, and the local and global competition intensifies, UCAS is here to ensure you and your teams can deliver your international recruitment and admissions goals.

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.

Volunteering gives you the opportunity to help out in the community, with a charity, or another organisation.

Jeremy Miles MS, Welsh Minister for Education and Welsh Language examines what increased competition means for student progression in Wales.

Rt. Hon Justine Greening, Former Secretary of State for Education and Chairman of the Purpose Coalition, examines what the Journey to a Million means for widening access and participation, levelling up and how we maintain the interest of disadvantaged students.

Clare Marchant, Chief Executive of UCAS, introduces our collection of essays, created in collaboration with Unite Students and Knight Frank, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the Journey to a Million higher education applicants poses both to the education sector and UK PLC.

You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling Results Day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are 10 things they might be thinking (but not telling you).

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.