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Students with imprisoned parents

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.

Supported internships

Facts about supported internships: who's eligible, how the study programme works, and who to contact for more information.

Supporting care experienced students

Students who have spent time in care are entitled to support to help them access higher education. Here are some practical ways you can support care experienced students research their options and prepare for their next steps.

Supporting students with mental health conditions

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education – ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing.

Supporting students with parenting responsibilities

Balancing studying with family life can present challenges, so students with parenting responsibilities will find it useful to know what support they can access to manage their priorities. Here, we offer some practical tips to advisers helping them along their journey to higher education.

Supporting UK Armed Forces veterans and service leavers

Students who have served in the UK Armed Forces as a Regular or Reservist may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to higher education. This guide will help you offer practical ways to help students explore their options and prepare for their next step.

Teaching personal statement guide

We asked admissions tutors how you can ensure your teaching personal statement gets top marks and secures you that all-important interview.

Ten things your teen wants you to know

You’re one of their biggest supporters – even if they don’t always say it. From handling results day emotions to offering the right kind of encouragement, here are ten things they might be thinking (but not telling you).

The UCAS International Podcast

Join us for a series of discussions about the international student experience in the UK. Find out why current students chose the UK, how to budget effectively, and essential information on student life, future opportunities, and post-graduation options.

The UCAS International Podcast: Moving to the UK

Robbie, along with our guests, discuss essential first steps for international students arriving in the UK, covering immediate priorities like accommodation, bank accounts, and NHS registration.

The UCAS International Podcast: Parents

This sub-series gives parents, guardians, and carers the guidance they need to be part of it – from helping with research and navigating the application process, to getting to grips with life in the UK and separating fact from fiction. The better prepared you are, the better placed you'll be to support them.