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Your funding body will review the evidence in your needs assessment report and confirm the support they have agreed to fund.

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.

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

Students with physical or mental health conditions or learning differences will find a variety of support available in higher education. However, advance research and preparation can make all the difference – here, we outline some of the ways you can help your students make a successful transition to university.

How we support widening access and participation through our products and services.

While studying overseas is a unique and exciting experience, it’s also normal to feel anxious about living in a new culture and organising a lot of different things. This guide runs through everything you need to know about adjusting to life as a student in the UK so you can focus on enjoying the amazing experience that lies ahead.

Understanding your budget as a student will not only help you save money – it’ll help you have the best experience during your time in the UK. Follow this guide to discover the different types of costs you’ll experience as an international student, as well as top tips for making your money go further.

Open days are a valuable way of finding out about a university or college first-hand – you can tour the facilities, speak to staff and current students, and really get a feel for whether you would like to study there.

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

What to do in different circumstances, depending on your exam results.

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry. We have worked with the Carers Trust to outline the common challenges for these students, share examples of good practice being done around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Learn how to support your mental health through stressful periods like exams.

In its newest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, in partnership with the Unite Foundation, examines the educational experiences of students from a care background.

Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.

You have student accommodation rights in terms of health and safety, notice periods and maintenance.

Entry requirements are formal criteria which you must meet to be considered for a university course. Universities and colleges set their own entry requirements for their courses, to ensure you have the right skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.

Entry requirements for conservatoire courses could be qualifications, auditions, other skills and interests, and more. Find out about them here.