If you are starting your course within three years of leaving care, then you will be eligible for extra support whilst at York St John.  You will also be eligible for support if you have since re-engaged with your Leaving Care Team, if you have been made homeless (or are at risk of homelessness) after the age of 16 or have lived in supported accommodation, such as a foyer, refuge or hostel.

What kind of extra support is available to me?

Depending on your circumstances, we may be able to offer you:

• A bursary for each year that you are studying with us
• Flexible accommodation options to make sure you have somewhere to stay all year round, not just term time
• 1 to 1 support from our care leaver contact
• A scholarship to study overseas

What does 1 to 1 support mean?

1 to 1 support usually involves a regular but informal catch-up with our key contact person for care leavers, the Student Widening Participation Adviser.  This is to make sure you are happy and thriving throughout your time at University, and to point you in the right direction if you do need any extra help.  Ideally you will get to know the key person over the course of your time at university, so you will always have someone to go to for help, advice or just a cup of tea and a chat!

If you have any questions, or would like to meet with our Student Widening Participation Adviser please e-mail SuccessAndEngagement@yorksj.ac.uk or book a meeting via our webpage.