Sending exam results
We receive results from many exam boards and share this information with your choices, but in some cases you may need to send your results to your unis, colleges, or conservatoires.
Information and advice pages
Sending exam results
We receive results from many exam boards and share this information with your choices, but in some cases you may need to send your results to your unis, colleges, or conservatoires.
Speaking to the disability adviser, mental health adviser or student support team
Universities and colleges have teams in place to make sure students are able to get the right support for their individual needs. This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision.
Student finance in Scotland
If you're considering studying in Scotland, it's important to understand how student finance works differently compared to England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This guide breaks down the unique features of the Scottish system and highlights what sets it apart.
Student visas and immigration
Find out what you need to do and when to apply for your student visa, as well as how the immigration process works.
Studying at a conservatoire
What are conservatoires like? How do conservatoires differ from a university or college? Find out here.
Studying in the UK
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.
Supporters' toolkits for advising students with individual needs
If you're unfamiliar with the UCAS application but helping someone apply to university or college, our step-by-step guides will help.
Supporting international students
We support international counsellors, agents and advisers, as well as processing applications to hundreds of universities and colleges in the UK.
Supporting your child’s university transition
Once results day is out the way, you might be wondering how you can best make use of the summer before university or college starts. Here's some ideas to get you inspired!
Suspending or withdrawing from your studies
If you decide to suspend or withdraw from your studies, you need to let Student Finance England and your university or college know as soon as possible.
The practical next steps after your child accepts a university place
The hard work has paid off, results are in the bag, and your child has secured a place. Now what?
The UCAS International Podcast: Clearing and Extra
What is Clearing and Extra? How does it work, and can it help you? In this episode, Robbie and our guests discuss how to make the most out of your five options, how to navigate Clearing successfully, and what Extra means.
Tuition Fee Loans
If you're studying an undergraduate course, you could get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of the fees charged by your university or college.
Tuition fees and Tuition Fee Loans
This guide explains what tuition fees are and how to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of the fees charged by your university or college.
UCAS Streetview
We’ve been out and about asking students how they’re feeling about the big day and grilling those who’ve been there for their top advice. Our experts explain how Clearing really works, what to do if you change your mind and how to prepare for uni life.
Uploading documents to your application
If you're applying for university or college to start your studies in the 2027 cycle, or are applying in the 2026 cycle after 30 June, find out more about uploading documents to your application.
Using your personal statement beyond a university application
You’ve done all the hard work creating your personal statement, but have you thought about how you can use what you’ve written for different purposes? Whether you’re thinking about applying for an apprenticeship, or there’s a job you’d love, and you need a covering letter, your personal statement can be a great place to start.
What does the Journey to a Million mean for the qualifications of young people?
Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)
What if you decide to live at home?
Lots of students decide to live at home rather than moving into university or college accommodation. Just because you’re not in halls doesn’t mean you’ll have any less of a student experience though.
What is an apprenticeship?
Find out the key info about apprenticeships, including what they are, how they work, and more.