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Propel yourself into higher education

Propel into Education

Heading to college or uni? We can help! Propel is here to support you into further or higher education.

About Propel into Education

If you’re thinking about a college or university course, here’s where you can find out about the support available.

Propel into Education offers advice, longer-term one-to-one support, workshops, and information to support care leavers thinking about further and higher education. We support you through the application process and beyond. We help you propel your potential.

 

Thinking about further study?

Thinking about further study?

Unsure whether further or higher education is for you?

Read our top reasons why continuing your studies could be a great option.

Considering further and higher education

Search the Propel database

If you’re starting to apply for courses, you’ll want to find out what support is available while you study.

UK colleges and universities give us up-to-date information about what they offer for care-experienced young people. 

Use the search box to find out about:

  • 365-day accommodation
  • bursaries and grants
  • help and support given to care leavers
  • contact details of named staff at each institution.

Search by course or by college, university or location.

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Ready to apply?

Ready to apply?

We can support you through the application process and once you have a place.

UCAS applications. Student finance. Getting support at uni. It can feel like a lot. If you need a hand with it all, our workshops, webinars and one-to-one support could be the answer.

Propel into Education advice and info

"At the start of my third year, I moved permanently into my university house. I have the house for a year so I don’t have to worry about where I live during the holidays."

Read Emma's story

FAQs about education

FAQs about education

Evan and Jess answer common questions about Propel and applying to college or uni.

Wondering what a Designated Contact is? Have a question about student finance? We have the answers.

Education FAQs