Student finance guidance for parents and partners
Are you the parent or partner of someone applying for student finance? Here's everything you need to know. Content provided by Student Finance England.
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Student finance guidance for parents and partners
Are you the parent or partner of someone applying for student finance? Here's everything you need to know. Content provided by Student Finance England.
Student rights – what you need to know before you sign your contract
You have student accommodation rights in terms of health and safety, notice periods and maintenance.
Student-parent’s guide to open days
This short guide is to help you feel in control of your open day experience. It will help you gather the information you need to make an informed decision about whether the setting you're visiting is right for you and your family commitments.
Students from a UK Armed Forces family
Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.
Students with caring responsibilities
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.
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.
Students with individual needs
Higher education is an inclusive environment where support can be provided to help you study. Find out more.
Support for care experienced people taking apprenticeships
Here, we outline what you need to know if you’re interested in an apprenticeship as a care experienced student.
Support for mature students
Make sure you're best prepared to start your studies by making the most of the support available to you.
Supporting displaced students (refugees, asylum seekers, and those with insecure immigration statuses)
Knowing how to support displaced students can be challenging, especially if their immigration status is insecure or due to change. We have worked with expert organisations to clarify practical ways you can support displaced students' aspirations for higher education.
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.
Teacher training entry requirements in England
Find out about the qualifications, courses, and classroom experience needed to become a teacher.
Teacher training fees and funding in England
If you’re thinking about undergraduate or postgraduate initial teacher training, you may be eligible for funding.
Teaching 2026 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.
The 2025 cycle toolkit
Everything you need to prepare for the 2025 application cycle – all in one place.
The smart parent's guide to turning Clearing into an opportunity
Clearing is no longer just for students who've missed the grades they were hoping for - it's a chance to re-evaluate pathways and make informed decisions.