Parents' Learning Allowance
For 2026/27, eligible students could receive £50 to £2,024, depending on household income.
University guidance built around real life
Your experience can open a route into UK higher education.
Clear, personal guidance for mature students, working adults, parents and career changers—from the first eligibility conversation to application and enrolment.
01Find a realistic study route
02Prepare a clear application
03Understand available support
Guidance shaped around you
A realistic route for your circumstances.
Your age, work experience, responsibilities and previous education all matter. We listen first, then help you understand suitable next steps.
01Mature-entry and Foundation Year routes
02Course and application guidance
03Clear government-support information
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Study locations
Find a route closer to home.
Explore current study-location options across major English cities. We privately match each student with a suitable course, campus and intake after understanding their circumstances.
Explore study locationsGovernment student support
Potential support of approximately £20,000-£25,000 a year.
For some eligible full-time students, combined tuition-fee and living-cost support can fall within this range. The exact amount depends on eligibility, course, household income, where you live and study, and the rules applying to your start date.
Tuition support is paid to the education providerMaintenance support is normally paid to the studentPart of this support is repayable under the plan that applies to you
Understand the detailsExtra help for families
Students with children may qualify for more.
Depending on household circumstances, eligible full-time students may receive a Parents' Learning Allowance and help with registered childcare costs. These are grants and usually do not need to be repaid.
Childcare Grant
May cover 85% of registered childcare costs, up to the official weekly maximum.
Individual assessment
Support is never automatic. The official funding authority makes the final eligibility and payment decision.
Your route
Four clear steps.
Begin with a short, private enquiry. We will explain the next realistic step.
01
Tell us your circumstances
Share your age, status, qualifications and interests.
02
Check possible routes
We compare relevant entry routes and course options.
03
Prepare your application
Receive clear guidance on information and documents.
04
Move toward enrolment
Understand provider and government-support actions.
Course areas
Find your direction.
01
Business & Management
Leadership, enterprise, operations and global business.
↗02Health & Social Care
Care, community, wellbeing and service leadership.
↗03Computing & Cyber Security
Digital systems, software, data and information security.
↗04Construction & Project Management
Planning, delivery, risk, sustainability and the built environment.
↗05Psychology, Tourism & Creative
People, experiences, events, fashion and visitor economies.
↗Our approach
Clear, personal and realistic.
“Start with your circumstances. We will help you understand what the next realistic step could be.”
Our initial guidance is free. Admissions and government-support decisions are made independently by the relevant provider and official body.
Ready to begin?