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

Taking the first steps out of school and into higher education is an exciting time in many students’ journeys. But school leavers can’t make key decisions about their future without understanding the full range of choices and opportunities available – and importantly, how to access them.

As well as a student loan, there’s other financial support available from a range of sources. Find out more about funding your undergraduate course.

Find out all about business and administration degree apprenticeships and whether they might be an option for you, with Katie Thistleton.

Find out what you need to think about if you want to be self-employed or start your own business, and where to get more information.

Everything you need to help your child decide on their next steps.

How to apply to study some, or all, of your undergraduate course outside the UK.

Everything you need to know about apprenticeships in England, including what they are, entry requirements, and more.

Listen to our live studio podcasts about all things degree apprenticeships, including how they differ from traditional degrees, why you might be suitable for one, and where they're available.

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Higher and degree apprenticeships aren’t just an increasingly popular form of education. We know they’re already playing an essential role in workforce planning.

Foundation apprenticeships are new entry-level programmes in England, giving young people the chance to start work, build confidence, and develop the skills employers value most.

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.

Make the most of Outreach Evaluator to track groups of individuals into the higher education system using our data. Get evidence of return on investment for brand awareness, engagement, widening participation and outreach activities.

Make the most of Outreach Evaluator to track groups of individuals into the higher education system using our data. Get evidence of brand awareness, engagement, widening participation and outreach activities.

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.

If you’re starting a full-time or part-time taught or research master’s course, you could get a Postgraduate Master’s Loan. Content provided by Student Finance England.

Scholarships are available for students studying a specific subject at university. Learn more about them, including what you can do to help your chances of getting one.

If you’re an EEA or Swiss national who is living and working in England, you could get the same student finance as a UK national. Content provided by Student Finance England.