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Facts about BTEC diplomas: who they are for, the different types, how they are taught, what you need to get on one, and what you can do afterwards.

Joy Elliott-Bowman, Director of Policy and Development, Independent Higher Education (IHE)

Hear directly from mature students about what it was like studying for their undergraduate degrees

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Northern Ireland.

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.

Facts about Cambridge Technicals: who they are for and what subjects are available.

Find out what support and funding is available to estranged students in Scotland.

If you’ve studied before and are returning to university or you’re repeating a year, this can affect your student finance.

Higher apprenticeships are available in England at levels 4 and 5.

Social workers offer support to those most in need, whether it’s a family under pressure or a person with a physical or learning disability trying to live independently.

If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra ways of receiving funds to help with living expenses and tuition fees.

Being eligible for free school meals (FSM) means you might be able get help to meet different costs, and access other types of support if you want to go to university.

Successfully completing an apprenticeship is a real achievement.

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.