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Young people who are considering higher education but do not have support from either of their parents due to a breakdown in their relationship (also known as being ‘estranged’) may encounter challenges in their journey. Here we outline the ways in which you can help students in at each stage and explain what support they may be able to access.

We use quite a few terms in the application process. We’ve explained them all here, if you need to check what any mean.

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.

Discover how your apprenticeship can earn UCAS Tariff points, helping you access higher education and take the next big step in your career.

Susie Whigham, Interim Chief Executive Officer, The Brilliant Club, examines the risks and opportunities for widening participation on the Journey to a Million.

Pat Carvalho, Principal, Birmingham Metropolitan College (BMET).

Oli De Botton, Chief Executive, The Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC)

David Hughes CBE, Chief Executive, Association of Colleges (AOC)

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac FRSE, FSA, FRSA, FHEA, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Stirling

Heather Cousins, Deputy Secretary, Skills and Education Group in the Department for the Economy examines what increased competition means for student progression in Northern Ireland.

If you plan to study in the UK, you might be interested in what financial support is available to help you during your studies.

John Cope, Executive Director of Strategy, Policy and Public Affairs, UCAS

Who to contact for help and advice about your application, and what to do next.

Dr Stephen Coulter, Head of Industrial Strategy, Skills and Sustainability, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and James Scales, Policy Lead, Skills and Future of Work, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.