Sixth Form: useful links

Finance:
New for this accademic entry year (2008-2009)

'Student Finance Direct' will be renamed 'Student Finance England' in autumn 2008. A new finance service will be available from the Directgov website. If you are a continuing student you will be able to apply for student finance in the same way as before. Parents and partners of continuing students will also be able to use the online service.

 Student Finance England

 

Previous information that may still be relevant:  Student finance (for parents)

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Finance
  Universities and colleges offering bursaries
A bursary is non-repayable support available from your university or college which is available to a wide range of students. You need to check what is on offer and how you can claim this additional support.

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Specific Universities

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Choosing a University
 www.uni360.com
 www.opendays.com
 www.unistats.com
 Higher Education open days

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Exams
 S-Cool revision site
 "Revision Time" support for all subjects
 How to study - plenty of advice and tips
 Study guidance

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Interviews and Applying
  Applying for a Higher Education Course
  Tips for Applicants

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General
 www.startinguni.info
 Lots of academic tips

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 Exam technique and key exam words
 Bursary information from over 200 HE institutions
 University information from UCAS
 The good University guide
 Handling Job Interviews & Interview Technique Tips
 Oxbridge application help
 NUS online
 Life changing experiences
 Advice on University, gap years and careers
 www.whatuni.com degrees
 University of Cambridge media clips
 University of Oxford admissions podcasts