Additional Support
Care Leaver Support
We’re committed to supporting students who are from or leaving care to go on to higher education.
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We are a member of CLASS (Care Leaver Activities and Student Support) Cymru partnership, who share best practice relating to care leavers across higher education institutions in Wales.
In addition to the our scholarships and bursaries we offer specific support for care leavers. We currently offer (subject to change):
- A care leaver bursary for students who are classed as ‘home’ students – currently £1,000 for full-time students, or £500 for part-time students
- A named contact
- Access to 365-day accommodation for full-time students – as long as you meet payment and terms and conditions
- A graduation award to support related costs such as gown hire and photograph package (currently £100*)
You need to be under 25 and able to evidence one of these 3 criteria (which are subject to change):
- Be in the care of a Local Authority
- Have been in the care of a Local Authority within the 3 years prior to commencing your course
- Have left the care system but are still receiving support from their local authority or an organisation such as Barnardos etc
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Looking for Money Advice?
Our friendly Student Money Advice Team can help with applying for student funding like loans and grants, help source additional funding available such as bursaries and grants, and provide financial advice including budgeting and money management