Care Leavers

Making the move to college or university can be an unknown situation and you might need to consider a few additional things if you have responsibilities at home, but don’t worry because we have support available to help you make that journey.

All universities in Scotland have a named contact who can advise and support Looked After Young People and Care Leavers, you can find out more from the contacts on this page.

Care leaver contacts at university can offer guidance with your UCAS application and the opportunities available with SAAS. As a young carer, or a student who has spent some time in care, you will be eligible for adjusted entry requirements at university, so it is important to get in contact with the Care Leavers at the universities you are applying for to find out what your possibilities are.
If you have previously spent time in care or identify yourself as a young carer, it is important you tick this in your UCAS application. This information will be kept strictly confidential and can only be used in a positive way, because it can allow you access to the extra support with adjusted entry requirements at university, and the additional support with funding.
You can also read more on the SAAS website to find out what financial support you could gain too. There is an online resource called Propel at Who Cares? Scotland for Care Leavers.

You can also find out more about additional funding opportunities available including the Unite Foundation Scholarship in our scholarship information document here.

Care Leavers

Pre-entry information, advice, and guidance:

UCAS

Support at university

Contacts

Subject Chooser