Support for Estranged Students
Estranged learners are young people studying without the support and approval of their family network.
Please find below information to help support your journey into higher education.
This information was last updated in August 2021.
University Information
Named contact: Sophie Flieshman
Prospective students can contact- estranged@manchester.ac.uk
Current students can contact- studentsupport@Manchester.ac.uk
University of Manchester Estranged Student Finance
Named contact: David Hamilton – StudentDiversity@salford.ac.uk
University of Salford Estranged Student Support
Stand Alone Pledge:
University & Me: A Guide for Estranged Students
Additional Resources
Stand Alone – impartial information and guidance about all aspects of being an estranged student in HE:
Student Finance England – Estrangement Evidence Form:
http://www.sfengland.slc.co.uk/estrangement.aspx
Student Loans Company – research to repay for estranged students
gmhigher.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/SFE_Estrangement_Leaflet_2021_1.3_ONLINE.pdf
UNITE Foundation Scholarship – national accommodation scholarship scheme for care leavers and estranged students:
unitefoundation.co.uk/get-a-scholarship/
UCAS Information for Estranged Students – specific Information, Advice and Guidance for estranged students thinking about higher education:
ucas.com/estranged-students/applying-university
UoS Estranged Learner Guide- Guide highlighting the support available to those who are estranged when they are applying to university, or who become estranged during their studies
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