Free university admissions help for UK home students

• School and college leavers applying through UCAS for the first time
• Mature students (aged 21 and over) returning to study, with or without traditional qualifications
• Working adults who need flexible study options — we help you find courses that fit around work and family
• Career-changers looking at business, healthcare, computing, law and more

Select a name to see that institution's courses in our course search.

• UHE London (Universal Higher Education)
• University of Roehampton London
• University of Greenwich International College (London)
• University of Bradford International College
• De Montfort University International College (Leicester)
• Canterbury Christ Church University
• The University of Law

Ask us about study modes, foundation years and start dates for the course you are interested in.

1. Free consultation — we talk through your goals, background and qualifications.
2. Course choice — we help you find courses you meet the entry requirements for, including foundation years if you need a route in.
3. UCAS application — we guide you through the form, references and choices.
4. Personal statement — we help you write a statement that shows your experience and motivation, including life and work experience for mature students.
5. Student finance — we explain how to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans through Student Finance.
6. Offer to enrolment — we help you respond to offers and prepare for your first day.

Not always. Many universities consider mature applicants on their work experience, Access to Higher Education Diplomas, BTECs or other qualifications, and some courses include a foundation year. We will tell you which routes are open to you.

Eligible UK students can usually apply for a tuition fee loan and a maintenance loan through Student Finance, which you repay only once you earn above a set threshold.

For full-time courses in England starting between August and December 2026, Student Finance England offers:

• Tuition Fee Loan: up to £9,790 a year, paid straight to your university (up to £5,760 or £9,790 for a foundation year, depending on the course).
• Maintenance Loan for living costs: up to £9,118 if you live with your parents, £10,830 if you live away from home outside London, or £14,135 if you live away from home in London, depending on your household income.

You can apply before you have a confirmed place, and it takes about four weeks to process, so apply early. Check your eligibility and the current amounts on GOV.UK: Student finance, then apply online for student finance.