You should not feel put off from applying for a higher education course because you think it’s too late or you won’t fit in. At some universities, mature students make up nearly half of all undergraduates. In the UK, 60% of all undergraduate students are over 21. Universities and colleges always welcome mature student, as they are usually enthusiastic and often have a lot to contribute because of their extensive life skills and experience.
Are you a parent? Studentparents.org gives parents the tools to enter and succeed in higher education. The online resources include a guide to student finance and a budget calculator tailored to the needs of students with children.
The website runs alongside a new ementoring pilot scheme, putting prospective student parents in touch with parents already at university.
In addition to all the other information, advice and guidance in this website, you may also find the following links especially useful:
- Make your dreams a reality - entering higher education as a mature student
- Advice to help mature students decide on higher education
- Find out what studying a university level is really like for mature students
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