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.
You may be eligible for the Transition from Care Bursary of £2,000 a year, if you are already eligible for a HE Maintenance Grant from the Student Loans 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 Diane Dean on +44 (0) 1865 484652 or Jim Pye on +44 (0) 1865 484657 to establish your eligibility for a bursary and guaranteed accommodation.
The Transition from Care Bursary will be paid in two equal instalments on 7th November 2012 and 7th February 2013.