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Support for Estranged Students

If you are a confirmed Estranged student the Student Success team are here to support you.

If you are a confirmed Estranged student the Studnet Success Team are here to support you.

Are you an Estranged student?

Estranged students are between the ages of 18-24 studying without the support of their parents (biological, step or adoptive parents), due to a breakdown in those relationships. This is likely to be permanent.

Estranged student status is confirmed through Student Finance England (or relevant awarding body) via the University's Student Finance team. If you need support in getting estranged student status you can get in touch with the Student Success team.

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What support can we offer you? 

The Student Success team are dedicated to supporting you to be successful in your journey at Herts at beyond. If you are a confirmed Estranged student (18-24 and ‘Home’ fee status) studying an undergraduate degree, you’ll 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 estranged 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

Find out more on our website: Estranged Students  

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Need more information?

Contact the Student Success Team if you'd like more information or to have a chat about how we can support you,  email our dedicated inbox independent-estranged@herts.ac.uk.

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Contact Us

Student Success Team - Estranged

Centre for Education and Student Success

Today 9 - 5
Hutton Hub, College lane campus