Eligibility

To be eligible for the Compact Scheme you must meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • You are the first generation in your family to attend university (ie your parents have not completed a university qualification in the UK or overseas).
  • You are a mature student who does not currently hold a bachelor's degree.
  • You had a period of time growing up in public care in the UK.
  • You are a local authority care leaver or placed in foyer accommodation (please see additional information for care leaver and foyer students).

In addition:

  • You must be applying for a place at the University. You cannot apply if you are a current Kingston University student or already hold a bachelor's degree.
  • Your predicted grades must be within at least 40 UCAS points of the published entry requirements and include relevant GCSEs (or equivalent).
  • You must be a 'Home' status student for fee purposes (although EU students will be considered when in receipt of an offer from Kingston).

Find out if you're eligible


If you are unsure or have any queries regarding your eligibility please contact the Compact Scheme office.

Buttle UK

Buttle UKKingston University was one of the first six higher education institutions to be awarded a quality mark from Buttle UK for our commitment to supporting local authority care leavers and our recognition of the particular challenges faced by looked after young people.