Last updated:
22nd June 2026
Support to go to university
As a care leaver, we’ll help you get all the Higher Education funding and support you’re entitled to. We’ll also make sure you’ve got somewhere to live whilst you’re studying, including during the holidays. Your Personal Advisor (PA) will support you in a way that works for you.
If you’re starting an undergraduate course, we can help out with:
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Support to check out universities, including going to open days and help looking at options online
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Assistance with moving to university to make it feel less stressful and more manageable
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Up to £5,000 a year towards term‑time accommodation
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£1,200 to help with accommodation during the holidays
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£1,000 each term to help cover everyday living costs
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£500 each year for books and course equipment
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Accessing the National grant of £2,000
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Up to £1,200 a year to help with travel to and from university
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£100 extra when you complete your degree
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Up to £300 towards graduation gown costs
Your PA will help you with the practical stuff and step in if things feel tricky. That includes:
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Helping you apply for student finance, loans and bursaries
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Supporting you to set up a bank account if you need one
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Sorting things out with Student Finance England and your university’s student support teams
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Keeping in touch with the care leavers lead at your university, so you’re getting everything you’re entitled to
When you start university, we don’t step away. We’ll support you throughout your course and right up until you finish, as long as it’s completed by your planned end date. If you’d like to talk, just reach out to your Personal Advisor (PA).
