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This guide was created by Lead Scotland, a charity providing support for disabled people to learn.

These useful resources have lots of expert advice for disabled students, to help you get the support you need to succeed in your higher education journey.

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.

A new start can make you feel excited and nervous – there’s a lot to think about.

Connect with students as they find out more about their subject of interest and translate ideas into more concrete plans, at our Discover Subjects events.

If you’ve just graduated or you're in your final year at university, internships can be an excellent way to get your foot in the door and kick-start your career.

Our FAQs will help you find out if you're eligible for the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA).

A levels aren't the only option out there to take your students to higher education.

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.

Don’t leave applying until the last minute as there’s quite a bit to do – but you don’t need to complete the application all at once. Read our advice below to help you through the application process, step by step.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

If you’ve studied before and are returning to university or you’re repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

After you’ve studied in the UK, and achieved a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, you can apply for a graduate visa. Discover what is it, how to apply, what the requirements are, and how long it might take.

This good practice briefing is written for staff working in universities and colleges and supports the introduction of the new flag to identify estranged students in the UCAS application for 2023 entry. We have worked with Stand Alone 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.