I‘m still in contact with my parent(s) but our relationship is starting to break down – does this count?

We know that some students will be experiencing difficulties when they make their application, and their circumstances may have changed by the time they start their course, or even during their studies. You can use this question to flag your circumstances but the support you can access will depend on the individual university or college.

We strongly recommend contacting them to discuss your individual circumstances, and to keep in touch if anything changes.

It may also be helpful to keep your school or college informed where relevant, as they will be able to support you getting the help you need to go to university, and also to support through exams if needed.

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