The Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 defines a Care Leaver as someone who has been in the care of the Local Authority for a period of 13 weeks or more spanning their 16th birthday. The University of Hertfordshire (UH) uses this definition to assess eligibility for Care Leaver support which includes a financial bursary.
Care Experienced: The term Care Experienced is a broader definition which refers to anyone who has experience of being in care before the age of 16.
What can we offer you?
The Student Success team are dedicated to supporting you to be successful throughout your journey at Herts and beyond.
If you are an, undergraduate full time, home student, aged 18-24 with Student Finance England (SFE) care leaver status, you will have access to:
- Personalised support – including a dedicated point of contact and individual advice and guidance
- Financial support – including a bursary worth £1800* per year of undergraduate study (subject to eligibility checks), a graduation bursary* and access to the Student Opportunity Fund, to support you with experiences to benefit your studies and future career
- Accommodation – access to the care leavers accommodation discount as well as year-round accommodation
- Assistance with the provision of a laptop to support your studies
- Opportunities, events and support available to you as a Student Success Student
Care Experienced students will also have access to the above opportunities as well as support from the Student Success team including short-term financial assistance.
* Both bursaries are only for care leavers - see terms and conditions for more information
Find out more on our website: https://www.herts.ac.uk/about-us/our-students/widening-access-and-student-success/student-success/students-we-support/care-experienced-students
Contact the Student Success team
If you'd like more information or to have a chat about how we can support you please email our dedicated inbox careexperience@herts.ac.uk