University of Surrey Care Leavers Information

The University of Surrey offers support and advice to care leavers. Click here to find out more about how they support care leavers in terms of bursary, one to one support and accommodation.

Careers Advice and help

The Youth Employment Hub offers advice and help on career opportunities; supporting you with the skills and careers support you need to progress.

East Surrey College

Click below to find out more about what it is like to study at East Surrey College.

Citizens Advice Surrey Heath

Citizens Advice Surrey Heath provides free, confidential, independent, impartial, information and advice. You can access their help via phone call, online, in person or via webchat. Their advice support includes, benefits, healthcare, work, debt and money, relationships, housing, law and rights, discrimination, tax and education. To find out more information about the advice services available […]

The Prince’s Trust Team programme

The Prince’s Trust Team programme supports young people aged 16 to 25 who are unemployed. It is run by the Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service and receives part-funding from Step2Skills. Check out their programme by clicking on the find out more link below.

Citizens Advice Hertfordshire

Citizens Advice Hertfordshire offers a range of advice services such as benefits, housing, health, family, law and courts and debt and money.

Housing Support for Care Leavers

Shelter England offers housing support for care leavers. Click below to find out more information and advice on what care leavers can access in terms of housing support and help.

University of Surrey Care Leavers Bursary

The University of Surrey offers a guaranteed minimum bursary of £1,000 to qualifying students who have been in local authority care upon entry. For all enquiries, contact feesandfunding@surrey.ac.uk or click the link to find out more.

Rail card scheme

A railcard is a great way to save money on train fares for almost any journey you take by train. Click the find out more button for more information and how to apply for your railcard.

University of Hertfordshire care-experienced bursary

The University of Hertfordshire offers a care leaver bursary worth £1800 per year for up to three years of undergraduate study (subject to eligibility checks).  This link provides useful information specific to care experienced bursaries at the University of Hertfordshire.