University
UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry to higher education. It includes information and services for prospective students and their parents.
Visit ucas.com/parents for lots of resources and information dedicated to helping parents and guardians support students applying to uni.
Don't forget to sign up for the parent newsletters.
UCAS supporting tools:
- The UCAS Hub – explore options, compare courses, find open days, follow a simple to-do list and lots more. With all the tools and information your students need in one place, this is the perfect starting point for their research.
- Virtual open days – we’ve created a centralised listing for upcoming uni virtual open days, and a handy video giving students tips on how to make the most out of them.
- Unibuddy – a chance for your students to talk to current undergraduates, to find out what studying a particular course or going to university is really like.
- The buzz quiz – helping students discover their strengths and the type of jobs they may enjoy.
- What are my options? – information about the variety of post-18 options available to your students.
Student Finance
Please see links below for Student Finance information.
https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/
Get undergraduate student finance: step by step - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)