Find out more about all the support you can get as a care leaver or estranged student at Westminster.
We define a care leaver as a young person who has been in Local Authority care, including public care, foster care, semi-independent living, or residential care homes.
We define an estranged student as a young person, under the age of 25, who has been classified as an independent student on the grounds of estrangement by Student Finance England (SFE).
Westminster offers a variety of both pastoral and financial support for you, including priority accommodation (when available) and external scholarships i.e. Unite Foundation, bursaries, tutorial, and employability support.
Please note that Unite Foundation Accommodation Scholarships are now open for 2024/25 continuing care leaver and estranged students. Apply now to the scholarships.
For any queries, please contact student advice team who can help and direct you to the appropriate support and offer funding advice.
Find out more about the care leaver support offered at Westminster.
Find out more about the estranged student support offered at Westminster.
