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Am I an overseas student?

Jul 2020

Since I'm an Italian citizen, am I considered an overseas student to the UK government?

What are my options for deferring because of the coronavirus situation?

May 2020

I am hoping to study at either Loughborough or Leeds from September 2020. However, due to the current situation and the possibility of the universities only offering tuition online, I am considering deferring for a year. Is this possible at this stage of the UCAS process? I...

Deferring offer

May 2020

Can my son defer his insurance offer but not his firm?

Can I decline my uni place because of the COVID-19 situation?

May 2020

I applied to start uni in 2020. However, I am hesitant because of COVID-19. On results day, can I decline my place if I get into the unis I have confirmed or will I be obliged to go, as I am currently looking at other routes but do not want to decline my offers until I feel...

Changed my mind about firm/insurance choices

May 2020

I received an offer of BBC, which was changed to unconditional, from Liverpool John Moores to study Criminology, which I put as my firm choice, with Criminology with foundation year at Salford as my insurance choice. Due to circumstances at home changing, I now want to attend...

Unconditional offers withdrawn, conditional ones issued. Is this legal?

Apr 2020

My daughter was made unconditional offers by two universities and she was waiting to attend open days before making a final decision, which unfortunately did not go ahead due to COVID-19. These two universities have subsequently withdrawn their unconditional offers and issued...

No offers

Apr 2020

My daughter hasn't received any offers, what should we do? Will disruption because of coronavirus make a difference?

Un/conditional offers during coronavirus

Apr 2020

What do I do if I've been given unconditional and conditional offers for uni?

Deferring because of coronavirus

Apr 2020

Can I defer my place to start in 2021 instead, to miss coronavirus disruption?

Support from unis during pandemic

Apr 2020

What should my son's university be doing to support him during the pandemic?

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