Care leaver support
Find out more about the support on offer for care leavers and care-experienced students at Kingston University. Get help with finance, accommodation and more.
Who are care leavers?
If you’ve spent time in local authority care, there’s plenty of help available to support you through your student journey here at Kingston.
You’re a care leaver if:
- You’re aged 25 or under when you enrol onto a Kingston University undergraduate degree programme
- You’ve spent time in local authority care, and qualify for support from the local authority until you turn 25
What support is available?
Memberships and accreditations
We have been awarded the NNECL quality mark, demonstrating our support for care-experienced students.
We are a proud signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, which provides additional support for those leaving care.
Am I eligible for support?
You’re eligible for support if you are:
- Aged 25 or under at the time of enrolment
- Assessed as a ‘home' student by the University
- Enrolled on an undergraduate course or a PGCE
- Eligible for the full maintenance loan from Student Finance
- Able to provide evidence that you have spent time in care and continue to be supported by your local authority. That could be a letter from your social worker or personal adviser.
How to apply for support
Send your evidence letter, along with any questions you have, to [email protected]. Someone from the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
More support
Here are other ways we support care leavers and care-experienced students.
You'll also find some useful resources.
Get in touch
Email our KU Cares team for more information on any aspect of our support for care leavers and care-experienced students.
The team can also offer guidance for people working with care leavers and care-experienced young people, and advise local authorities and virtual schools.
