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If you're responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member, partner or friend, you may be able to get extra support during your studies.

If you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of a child aged 17 or under, you may be able to access additional support while studying.

Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education - ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing. Some students may be hesitant to tell their university, so we've worked with experts (including Student Minds and the University Mental Health Advisers' Network (UMHAN)) to explain the process of declaration to your students, and offer practical ways to help them manage the transition to independence. It's good to remember that other personal circumstances can create additional challenges and stress, so making sure students have the right support for their needs will offer them the best start to university.

Therapeutic radiographers play a crucial part in fighting cancer and supporting patients on their road to recovery.

If you have ever served as a Regular or Reservist in the UK Armed Forces, or remain a Reservist, you may find there are unique challenges involved in applying to university or college.

Ideally, you should have any vaccines you have missed before leaving for university or college so you can build up protection before you arrive.

Led by industry experts from the world's leading employers, Virtual Work Experiences give you a taste of what a career would look like through interactive, on-demand programmes.

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon, Chief Executive, Medical Schools Council (MSC)

Kieron Broadhead, Senior Executive Director, Students and Infrastructure, and Deputy Vice-President (Operations), University of Southampton

Professor Edward Peck CBE, Vice-Chancellor Nottingham Trent University and Department for Education Higher Education Student Support Champion

Bill Watkin, Chief Executive, Sixth Form Colleges Association (SFCA)

Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) is a grant you don’t need to repay.

Student finance not enough to cover your university costs, like accommodation or books? Here are some options which could help.

Once your application is approved, you'll receive an email your funding body confirming your eligibility for the DSA.