Higher education
UEA support for care leavers
The amount of support you are entitled to depends on your care leaver status. Check your rights on the GOV.UK support for care leavers website.
The University of East Anglia (UEA) encourages and supports students with experience of being in care into higher education. UEA has been the proud host of Norfolk County Council's annual Celebration of Achievement for Children in Care since 2017.
If you are a former relevant child aged 18-21 and 21-25
UEA's outreach team supports care experienced students who are considering university with:
- Fully funded individual, group, and residential trips to UEA for teenagers and young adults. These visits can help you explore higher education options and answer your questions.
- Increased consideration for places at other activities and residential trips
- Travel funding for attending a UEA Open Day, applicant day, or other campus visit.
Visit the UEA website for further information.
UEA's support for current students includes:
- A Care leaver bursary for students studying at undergraduate level
- A dedicated contact for care leavers within Student Support Services
- Careers advice and CV workshops
The UEA also offers free, optional advice and guidance for:
- Mental health
- Wellbeing and disability support
- Finances and money
- Help with academic study skills
Contact [email protected] for more information about any of these opportunities.
If you are a qualifying child 18+ and Special Guardianship Order
UEA's outreach team supports care experienced students who are considering university with:
- Fully funded individual, group, and residential trips to UEA for teenagers and young adults. These visits can help you explore higher education options and answer your questions.
- Increased consideration for places at other activities and residential trips
- Travel funding for attending a UEA Open Day, applicant day, or other campus visit
Visit the UEA website for further information.
The UEA also offers free, optional advice and guidance for:
- Mental health
- Wellbeing and disability support
- Finances and money
- Help with academic study skills
As well as careers advice and CV workshops.
Contact [email protected] for more information about any of these opportunities.
