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Care Leavers
Buttle Trust Quality Mark
Bath Spa University has achieved the Buttle Trust Quality Mark, which demonstrates the University's committment to supporting care leavers into higher education.
You can find out more about the work of the Buttle Trust by following this link.
Care Leavers
At Bath Spa University we want you to get the best out of your course and University experience.
Additional support is available to help you through your time at Bath Spa University if you are a care leaver and are studying a full-time course. This support also applies to students studying Bath Spa University courses at Partnership Colleges.
Who is entitled to extra help?
To be eligible for additional help you usually need to be under the age of 25 and have been in Local Authority Care for three months or more since the age of 14.
You will also be permanently resident in the United Kingdom and will be a 'home' student for tuition fee purposes. Any student who is not a 'home' student is welcome to contact us to discuss any support needs they might have.
Care Leavers Bursary
Non-repayable bursaries of £1,000 per year are available to care leavers, who are studying full-time courses at Bath Spa University. If you disclosed on UCAS you are a care leaver, we will send you an application form. If you did not disclose and think you may be eligible, please contact Student Support.
The bursary will be paid in three instalments; December, March and May.
Accommodation
We will help you to find suitable accommodation for the duration of your course, including vacation periods if required.
Personal support and guidance
A named member of the Student Support Service team will be your contact to go and see if and when you need to.
You can also access the support available to all Bath Spa University students, such as:
- Careers guidance and help finding part-time work, while you're studying
- Disability and Dyslexia assistance
- Financial advice, both with Student Loans and other money that you may be entitled to
- Advice & guidance, including counselling
- Housing
If you would like further information or to speak with a member of Student Support, you can contact us at:
01225 876543