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Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

If you're responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member, partner or friend, you may be able to get extra support during your studies.

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.

Students' unions put together social events, sports, and societies for a wide range of different hobbies and interests. Find out more here.

Information about study programmes: what's involved and getting work experience on the way.

We've produced a series of study skills guides to help you successfully make the transition to higher education.

What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.

Discover everything you need to know about what it's like to study in the UK. What countries make up the UK? What support is available? How do I find work and accommodation, and how much does everything cost? Find all this information, and more, to help you prepare yourself fully for life in the UK.

Studying higher education in Welsh can offer lots of career options – not just in Wales but further afield too. Find out more.

What's studying outside the UK like? What are your options? Find out all the information you need to help you decide if it's for you.

Studying in another country offers a different way of learning – giving you exciting new cultural experiences and opportunities to develop and grow. Is it right for you? Consider your options and find out.

Can't find your qualification or subjects?

Explore Subject Deep Dive Tabs in the UCAS Tracker

Providing the opportunity for students to try before they apply

Try university degrees before you apply. Subject Spotlights from Springpod give you a taste of what it's like to study real subjects delivered by university lecturers and developed in partnership with the universities

Being disabled shouldn’t limit your job or study choice, and apprenticeships can be a great route for you to get into your chosen career.

Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.

Studying a subject at university level and living in student accommodation might be two brand new experiences for you. Here’s an idea of the support that will be available in your student halls or shared house.