Refugee students

At Herts, we are committed to supporting all our students to have a successful University experience, regardless of background.

We understand that for students who have been displaced from their home country, starting or continuing your education somewhere new may feel overwhelming. That is why our Student Success team is dedicated to providing financial and tailored support to ensure you are successful throughout your journey at Herts and beyond.

Who is considered a refugee student?

Students with the following immigration statuses may be considered for refugee student support.

Eligible immigration status':

• Refugee status;
• Humanitarian Protection;
• Section 67 leave;
• Calais leave to remain;
• Leave granted under the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy or the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme;
• Leave granted under the Ukraine schemes (including relevant family members).

Support is subject to having one of the immigration statuses listed above, as identified by the documents submitted as part of the registration process

Starting your journey

Here are some steps to help you get started:

• visit the University on one of our open days, this is a great chance to get to know the campus, ask questions, and meet the Student Success team;
• check our entry requirements page for information about contextual offers for refugee applicants; this may reduce your course entry requirement by up to one grade;
• share your status on your UCAS application form including in the 'more about you' section, this will help us to identify you for support.