Support for care leavers
If you are a care leaver and are considering undergraduate study at Oxford Brookes there is a lot of additional support that the University can offer you.
Oxford Brookes are proud to have been awarded the Quality Mark for Care Leavers by Buttle UK, which recognises the support we offer to care leavers applying to study at Oxford Brookes.
Transition from Care Bursary 2012-13
You may be eligible for the Transition from Care Bursary of up to £2,000 a year, if you are already eligible for a HE Maintenance Grant from the Student Loan Company and have been in care since the age of fourteen.
Guaranteed Accommodation
All care leavers are entitled to guaranteed accommodation in our halls of residence, Cheney student village for 50 weeks as long as the following criteria is met:
- Oxford Brookes must be selected as your firm choice on your UCAS form
- All university course entry requirements are met and you have received an unconditional offer
To find out more about halls of residence and other accommodation available please visit our accommodation pages.
Student Support
There is an excellent support system available to students that have been in care, for example Upgrade which is an advice service regarding any problems you may be having with your studies. More information on support can be found at:
How to Apply
When filling in your UCAS application form, you will need to indicate that you are a care leaver. From there, we can take the steps to help you with the support you need.
If you have already applied and not declared that you are a care leave please contact our Head of Student Services, Keith Cooper on +44 (0) 1865 484654 to establish your eligibility for a bursary and guaranteed accommodation.
Visit Oxford Brookes
Brookes Youth Summer University is an event for children in care and care leavers to find out more about studying at university and the support available. The day will consist of interactive workshops including student finance, support, accommodation, applying to university, study skills and the social side. There are currently two dates available:
- Monday 11 July, 9.30 - 2.20pm, for Years 11 and 12
- Monday 12 July, 9.30-2.20pm, for Year 13 and 2nd year college students
Click here to download flyer. To book a place contact Trudy Ing on 01865 484858 or email ting@brookes.ac.uk
Alternatively book a campus tour or come to an open day.
Get a taste of our Subject Conferences for Year 12 students.
Care leaver advisers
Download our resources and arrange visits for your students at our schools liaison pages.
Contact Us
If you need more information regarding anything regarding being a care leaver and applying to Oxford Brookes, contact us on +44 (0)1865 484945 or email schools.liaison@brookes.ac.uk. We are more than happy to help.
