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Find career ideas

Find career ideas by exploring different jobs, taking our career quiz, or looking at volunteering, apprenticeships, or starting your own business.

Find career ideas

Find career ideas by exploring different jobs, taking our career quiz, or looking at volunteering, apprenticeships, or starting your own business.

Finding university accommodation

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.

First-generation students

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.

Five ways to save money at university

Check out five easy and practical ways to save money while studying at university in the UK. The good news is that, as a student, there are lots of ways to save money – here's five tips to get you started.

Freshers' stories wanted!

We’re giving away three iPads to make lectures, research, and staying in touch easy while you’re at uni!

Funding

Find additional financial support for travel, meals and accommodation costs, course equipment, and childcare from one of these schemes.

Gap years

Gap years can be used to enhance your CV, travel, learn new skills, and much more. Find out more and get some inspiration here.

Getting started

Information for advisers on how to support your students in making a UCAS application and moving into higher education.

Going through Clearing?

If you’re going through Clearing after getting your exam results, it’s really important to let Student Finance England know if your course, university, or college have changed, as it could affect how much student finance you can get. Content provided by Student Finance England.