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This briefing is for staff working in universities and colleges to support the introduction of the new UCAS flag to identify students with parenting responsibilities from 2023 entry. Here, we outline the common challenges for these students, share good practice around the UK to improve access to and success in higher education, and provide considerations ahead of the new question.

Discover the UK’s most affordable university cities, plus the typical costs you’ll need to budget for as a student.

Student accommodation ranges from halls to privately rented flats and houses, but how do you find it, and what do you need to consider?

NHS develops detailed insights into nursing candidates with UCAS, to inform a comprehensive campaign speaking to the next generation of nurses

Discover tailored Outreach Connection Service opportunities for your students in the adviser portal.

Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

As well as receiving loans to help cover tuition fees and living costs, your students may also be eligible to receive financial support they don't have to pay back.

Find out what you need to do and when to apply for your student visa, as well as how the immigration process works.

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.

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.

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

Many universities and colleges have initiatives or support programmes in place for students who have been bereaved as a child.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Neil Armstrong and Merelina Sykes, Joint Heads of Student Property at Knight Frank and Richard Smith, CEO at Unite Students

Kieron Broadhead, Senior Executive Director, Students and Infrastructure, and Deputy Vice-President (Operations), University of Southampton

Most students find themselves on a tight budget, so managing your money is really important to cover everything you need. Learn how to budget properly and save money at university.

Throughout the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) process, you may encounter some new abbreviations and acronyms.