As a parent, guardian, or someone with caring responsibilities, you’re likely to be one of the most important and trusted sources of information and advice to your child.

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With that in mind, UCAS has produced the guide below:

UCAS Parents and Carers Guide 2024

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It is designed to give you the tools to guide and support a young person applying to study at university or college in 2024, through their decision-making and the UCAS application process.

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You can also sign-up to their monthly newsletter by accessing the link below:

https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-advice-parents-and-guardians

 

What is UCAS?

UCAS is an independent charity providing information, advice and admissions services. They’re there to help people figure out what the next step in education might be.

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UCAS does:

• provide information, advice, and support

• process applications

• complete fraud and verification checks

• take part in education sector engagement

 

UCAS doesn’t:

• make decisions or offers

• set entry requirements

• advise on finance

• advise on immigration or visas for individuals

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Using the UCAS Hub along with UniFrog you can support and advise your daughter’s progression into:

• Higher education (university)

• Degree level apprenticeships

• Apprenticeships/Traineeships

• Studying abroad

• Taking a gap year

• Getting a job

 

For advice on how to support your daughter in choosing her next steps please see the guide below:

ADVICE FOR PARENTS & CARERS