A Guide to Writing Your Personal Statement
Writing a personal statement can be difficult, however here is a short video on how to write a personal statement, including some useful tips on how to make yours stand out.
Help With Funding for College and University
Don’t let money hold you back from going to college or university, there is lots of support and advice out there to help with funding for college or university. To find out more info on support that is available to you, click on the below links: https://becomecharity.org.uk/get-support/propel/united-kingdom/support-for-young-people/funding/ https://www.prospects.ac.uk/applying-for-university/student-loans-and-finance
Grants, Bursaries and Scholarships
If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra pots of money knocking around to help with living expenses and tuition fees.
Eikon
Eikon offers support for young people who may be experiencing mental or emotional health problems in Surrey. Eikon provides young people with the skills they need to respond positively to life’s challenges and to thrive.
Young Pride Surrey
This website provides support and advice for young people who are LGBT+. Youth workers from Surrey County Council run ‘Twister’ sessions, which are an opportunity for young people to meet, receive support, make friends, and take part in fun, creative and awareness-raising activities within a safe space.
Mind Works Surrey
Mind Works Surrey supports the mental health and emotional well-being of young people. They offer advice, support and resources on a variety of topics so click below to find out more.
Shelter England
Shelter provides useful and easy to follow information on housing advice across England. Their site covers topics such as homelessness, private renting, eviction, tenancy deposits, repairs, benefits and money problems, council housing and mortgage repressions.
Types of Housing
This website provides information and advice on the various types of housing available in Surrey, including council housing, along with guidance on how to apply for this in your local area.
University of Surrey
Click below to find out more about what it is like to study at the University of Surrey.
Housing Advice for Young People
This website provides housing advice for young people in Surrey who are experiencing homelessness or are having problems living at home.