Care leavers

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to increasing the number of care leavers accessing higher education.

We understand that the application process and settling in at university can be particularly stressful for care leavers.

If you are in local authority care, or have recently left care and are wondering what your next step should be, we have a range of support on offer.

Support for care leavers

Accommodation

The University of Hertfordshire is able to provide accommodation all year (including outside of term times) to care leavers, if required.

Support network

Option to join a network of other care leavers within the University.

Financial support

Hertfordshire offers a bursary to all new students in receipt of the full maintenance grant.

You will also have the opportunity to apply for work as a Student Ambassador.

Support worker

A named contact to support care leavers, both with the application and admissions process and once you are a student at the University of Hertfordshire.

More information

For more information on the support available, please contact our dedicated support officer:
Lindsey Rigby
tel +44 (0)1707 281307

The Frank Buttle Trust

In recognition of our commitment to providing support for care leavers, we are proud to announce that the University of Hertfordshire has been awarded the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark.

This award recognises institutions that go that extra mile to support students who have been in local authority care.

For further information, see: www.buttletrust.org