The UniTasterDays Parents’ Guide to University 2025 (Yr 11-13)

The Parents’ Guide to University 2025 will help you support the young people in your life to make an informed choice about university. It includes articles to guide them in deciding whether university is right for them, what they should study, and where they should study it.

Contributions have been provided by over 75 university representatives from across the UK, along with expert voices from outside the sector, including Martin Lewis from MoneySavingExpert.com. The guide is supported by HELOA, a membership group for university advisers.

It is divided into sections to support you and your young person through every stage of the university journey. These include researching options, attending events, financing studies, applying, and preparing for university life.

This year, mindful of the cost-of-living crisis, several articles are designed to help your young people overcome financial difficulty. You’ll learn how to explore universities on a budget, secure "free money" to fund their student experience, manage finances at university, secure a part-time job, and consider more affordable options like studying online.

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