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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.

If you're applying as an independent student, here's what you'll need to do to apply for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Lots of students from overseas choose to study in the UK, and could be eligible for student finance. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Studying in the UK can bring a lot of challenges, with financial pressures being top of the list, but there is help available. Discover what financial options there are, how UK banking works, and about scholarships and bursaries.

If you're applying to higher education and you're a refugee, asylum seeker or have limited leave to remain in the UK, there may be support available to help you with finance and your studies.

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

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.

As an international student, the process of getting work might be different to what you’re used to at home. There are additional rules and limitations that overseas students need to bear in mind to comply with the conditions of your visa while working.

If you choose to study in the UK, you'll find that there's a lot of support available to help you at every stage of your student journey. Here are five of the best support organisations for international students studying in the UK.

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.

Demonstrate your enthusiasm and aptitude for a degree in food science, and give admissions tutors a taste of what whets your appetite about this subject.

Whether it was something from fact or fiction, tell admissions tutors what’s piqued your interest in forensic science, and why this is the course for you.

Foundation degrees combine academic and workplace skills. Find out how they work, how much they cost, and how to get a place.

Use these four handy activities to help your students get the most out of their time out of the classroom.

Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.

More about your options after school, including apprenticeships, college, and sixth form.

Advising Year 9s on GCSE options? Use our advice to make sure their choices are suited to their learning style and ability, and fit in with their future aspirations.

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

Admissions tutors want to hear about how you personally connect with geography and how you pursue your geographical interests outside of school or college.