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For parents and supporters

For parents and supporters

The journey to higher education can seem overwhelming but we're here to help. Explore our wealth of resources and guides so you can best support your student.

We have a mailing list for parents and supporters which you can sign up to here.

We hope that our top tips and downloadable guides will assist you but if you can’t find the answers to your questions, please contact us, or find out more about wellbeing support.

To find out more about accessibility on campus, please view our AccessAble profile.

Book now: Parent and Supporter Webinar

Join Royal Holloway, University of London for a session on how to support your student as they prepare to apply to university. We'll talk through how the UCAS process works, what open days look like, and how to help your student make a decision on their next steps. You will also have the opportunity to ask our team of experts any questions you might have. 

This webinar is primarily aimed at parents, carers, and supporters of UK students planning to start undergraduate study in September 2026.

Date: Tuesday 13 May, 5-6pm BST

Register here.

First steps - thinking about university

Is higher education the right path for your child?

Deciding where to study

What should my child study? Which is the best university for them?

UCAS and the application process

A guide to the ins and outs of the application process including personal statements.

Financing university studies

It doesn’t have to be doom and gloom, financing university studies is more straight forward than you might think.

Widening Access

Supporting under-represented groups in Higher Education. Find out about contextual offers and discover our range of activities for schools & colleges.

Life as a student

Where my child will live, how they can get involved, part-time work and health and wellbeing.

Top tips

Here are our top tips for parents who want to support their children in applying to university.

Sign up to the parent and supporter mailing list

If you would like to be kept informed about relevant news and information relating to university study, please sign up to our mailing list.

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