Getting started guides

Finding out what you need to know

Whether you've just left school or you want to drive your career in a new direction, it can be really difficult to find the information you need to make the right choice for you.

We've put these great quick guides together, highlighting some of the most useful websites on the internet, to help you find what you need.  Just click on the right one for you:

• Exploring your career options
• Qualifications explained
• Qualification Levels explained
• Making your application
• Money matters
• UCAS Guide for Mature Students
• New UCAS Tariff for courses staring from September 2017

Still need help?

If you can't find what you need, or would rather speak to someone in person, then come along to one of our events. Alternatively, you can email the Herts AHEAD team with your question.

If you are a teacher, advisor or support worker with a number of people who would benefit from a group session on applying to Higher Education, why not contact us to book a talk.