How you can help
Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.
Information and advice pages
How you can help
Information on qualifications, apprenticeships, and study programmes – to help parents and carers support their child in choosing what to do next.
International
UCAS has a wide range of information, resources and services to support international students, advisers and UK universities and colleges. This ranges from advice and guidance on the UK higher education admissions journey, to data dashboards and insights.
Learning disability nurse
Learning disability nurses support people with learning disabilities, developing important relationships with their patients and helping them to lead fulfilling lives.
Lesson activities: 11 – 14 year olds
Get your 11 – 14 year old students thinking about their futures with our careers planner, identifying strengths worksheet, presentation, and activities to support those with English as an additional language (EAL).
Linking applications to your centre in the adviser portal
When your centre is set up to accept 2026 applications, your students can link to you so you can support them with their applications.
Managing money
Is the cost of living making your next steps harder? Whether you’re interested in a traditional degree or becoming an apprentice, we’re here to support you on your higher education journey.
Meet over 145,000 young people exploring their future options
We’ve been helping clients reach our audiences for almost 20 years, supporting 9 million students as they make decisions about their next steps. Whether you’re a HE provider, employer or commercial brand we can help you build awareness and make a real connection, whatever your size and ambition.
Mental health nurse
Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.
Next Steps: What is the experience of young adult carers in education?
In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.
Outreach Connection Service provider information
This page provides information to support providers with uploading and sharing their activities.
Outreach Connection Service teacher and adviser information
This page provides information to support teachers and advisers to find Outreach Connection Service opportunities through the adviser portal.
Overview of UCAS Tariff Points for Apprenticeships
For the 2026 cycle, we are introducing a new Tariff points structure that now includes Level 3 apprenticeships alongside A-levels, T Levels, and other post-16 qualifications. These changes aim to support apprentices' progression to higher education by creating a unified system that helps universities and colleges evaluate apprenticeship qualifications against traditional academic routes. This guide provides an overview of the recent changes, including the new calculation method, key points for providers, and the impact on apprenticeship pathways into higher education.
Parent and guardian guide to apprenticeships
Heard of an apprenticeship but not sure what it’s all about? Here, we share what you need to know and practical tips for supporting someone who might be thinking about an apprenticeship.
Parent, Guardian and Carer Guide
Download our free guide, containing everything you need to support a young person with their options and decision-making, and help them through the UCAS application process.
Personal statements for 2026 entry onwards
For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the personal statement format will be changing. Here, we'll cover what exactly is changing, why the changes are happening, and how you can support students.
Postgraduate fees and funding
Postgraduate fees can vary a lot, and funding isn’t always straightforward. Here's the info you need, including funding options, and where to find support.
Postgraduate fees and funding
Postgraduate fees can vary a lot, and funding isn’t always straightforward. Here's the info you need, including funding options, and where to find support.
Predicted grades – what you need to know for entry this year
Guidance and support for advisers when predicting grades.