Higher and further education

Summary

How you can access further and higher education. Also covers other types of courses that you can do after you have left secondary school, and the qualifications you can get. GOV.UK Apprenticeships, 14 to 19 education and training at work Links to information on training to suit different needs. For example, learning for work, getting training at work and apprenticeships. GOV.UK Student finance Information about different types of finance available to students including the Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan and Maintenance Grant. Information applies to England only, but the gives links for students in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Student Finance Wales Student Finance Wales Includes information about loans for student fees and other financial support if you normally live in Wales. Office for Students Consumer protection for students Information on your rights as a consumer when deciding which course to choose, while you are studying, and what to do if things go wrong. Citizens Advice Overview of discrimination in education How to understand if you are being treated unfairly by an education provider and if it counts as discrimination. Includes next steps. Disability Rights.

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• How you can access further and higher education. Also covers other types of courses that you can do after you have left secondary school, and the qualifications you can get.
• GOV.UK Apprenticeships, 14 to 19 education and training at work Links to information on training to suit different needs. For example, learning for work, getting training at work and apprenticeships. GOV.UK Student finance Information about different types of finance available to students including the Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan and Maintenance Grant. Information applies to England only, but the gives links for students in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Student Finance Wales Student Finance Wales Includes information about loans for student fees and other financial support if you normally live in Wales. Office for Students Consumer protection for students Information on your rights as a consumer when deciding which course to choose, while you are studying, and what to do if things go wrong. Citizens Advice Overview of discrimination in education How to understand if you are being treated unfairly by an education provider and if it counts as discrimination. Includes next steps. Disability Rights UK Funding higher education for disabled students Tells you about the financial support that is available and where to apply for it. It covers undergraduate higher education courses. GOV.UK Help if you're a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability You can apply for Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSAs) to cover some of the extra costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. Information on how they work and how to apply. British Council Moving to the UK Information for international students about moving to the UK once you have accepted an offer. Includes visas and accommodation. UKCISA - The UK Council for International Student Affairs Advice for international students Information for international students studying or planning to study in the UK, their family, teachers and other advisers. Includes latest news and current events, finance, immigration and working in the UK. Refugee Education UK Higher education (HE) for asylum seekers and refugees Provides information on what you need to know about applying for university in the UK. You click on the topic that you want information on and it opens an article on it. This organisation can also provides advice if you need further help after reading the information on their site. STAR - Student Action for Refugees Access to university This section links to information and resources on how to apply for university, scholarships, pre-university courses and FAQs. GOV.UK Complain about a further education college or apprenticeship Explains how to complain if you have a problem with a further education college or an apprenticeship *[DSAs]: Disabled Students' Allowances

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