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Useful Links

Benefits Information

Education Maintenance Allowance EMA

The official website provides details of this scheme and how it could help you to afford learning after the age of 16.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp/ema/

Education Grants Advisory Service (EGAS)

Offers advice and guidance on funding for those studying in post-16 education in the UK.

http://www.egas-online.org.uk

Uniaid

Uniaid is an independent charity which aims to help young people overcome the financial hurdles to higher education.

http://www.uniaid.org.uk

16-19 Transport Support

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/financialhelp

Young People

Provides a range of government information on financial support for learning. Managing money and benefits for young people.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/fs/en

Student Finance Direct

http://www.studentsupportdirect.co.uk

Adult Learning Grant

The Adult Learning Grant is a means-tested allowance for 19- to 31-year-olds in England who are studying full time for a first full Level 2 or Level 3 qualification

www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/AdultLearning/Adultlearninggrant/index.htm

Progression Information

Aimhigher

This portal provides information to enable decision-making by people comtemplating entering HE, covering institutions and courses, financial advice and support, the applications process and student life

http://www.aimhigher.ac.uk

The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth

The National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth works with specialist providers and universities.

http://www.nagty.ac.uk

Apprenticeships

Offical site for information on apprenticeships.

http://www.apprenticeships.org.uk/youngpeople/

Youth Information Service

Lots of advice on a wide range of issues plus a free enquiry service.

http://www.gbyoc.org.uk/yis/

Gapyear.com

Includes information on the range of gap year options open to young people.

http://www.gapyear.com

Learndirect

Advice on courses and job profiles

http://www.learndirect.co.uk

Learning and Skills Council Youth Channel

Includes directory with study and career information

http://www.lsc.gov.uk/national/youth/

Merlin Help Students

Student information portal for students aiming to study in further or higher education.

http://www.merlinhelpsstudents.com

Need2Know

Sections cover health, moeny, entertainment, travel, relationships, learning, work, law, housing and environment.

http://www.need2know.co.uk

New Deal

This page relates to the New Deal for Young People aged 18-24, FAQs and an outline of how the scheme operates in relation to young people.

http://www.newdeal.gov.uk/newdeal.asp?DealID=1824

Prospects

The UK's official graduate careers website gives information on the range of options available after taking a degree-level qualification.

http://www.prospects.ac.uk

Support 4 Learning

The section on money covers bank accounts, grants and loans, awards and bursaries, and money management, including tips and links to organisations' websites.

http://www.support4learning.org.uk

TheSite.org

Owned and run by the charity YouthNet UK, this website aims to provide information for young people to make informed decisions and life choices.

http://www.thesite.org/

Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)

Central organisation which processes applications for full time under graduate courses at UK universities and colleges.

http://www.ucas.com/

Careers Portal

Connexions

Sections on careers, learning, health, housing, free time, work, money, relationships, rights and travel.

http://www.connexions-direct.com

DfES, Young People's Gateway

Areas cover topics including financial support, learning, tests and qualifications, students with special needs, voluntary work, going to university/college.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/youngpeople

Directgov

Includes sections on making choices at 14-19 - how to choose subjects and which courses / where to study; leaving school and finding work; funding information; gap years and volunteering.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/educationandlearning/index.htm

Connexions Humber

Contact information for the main Connexions Centres where you can access a full range of services. The other centres listed offer a limited range of Connexions services. There are lots of other places in your area where you can access Connexions services

http://www.connexions-humber.co.uk/index.php/young/contacts-and-links

IGEN

Working with young people – advice on progression for 19+ learners

http://www.igengroup.co.uk/

DCSF, Young People's Gateway

Areas cover topics including financial support, learning, tests and qualifications, students with special needs, voluntary work, going to university/college.

http://www.dfes.gov.uk/youngpeople

14-19 Area Prospectuses

Link to the national portal for e-prospectuses

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19/index.cfm?sid=41

Special Needs Advice

After 16

A site informing young disabled people about opportunities available to them at age 16+ adn the services they should be able to recieve.

http://www.after16.org.uk

Deaf and Creative

This site is aimed at young deaf people considering what to do after school or college, and at deaf university students and graduates.

http://www.deafandcreative.ac.uk

My Future Choices

The site provides general information for young people with disabilities about their future choices.

http://www.myfuturechoices.org.uk

RNIB - The Student Site

This site is aimed specifically at blind and partially sighted students, with information about studying and university, jobs and careers, and using technology to support.

http://www.rnib.org.uk

Skill: National Bureau for Students with Disabilities

The website contains information of specific interest to people with disabililtes. Case studies of students' experiences are included, along with a discussion forum (registration necessary).

http://www.skill.org.uk

The Association of National Specialist Colleges

The NATSPEC website contains a searchable directory of colleges which cater for students with a wide range of disabilities and special needs.

http://www.natspec.org.uk

Trans-active (MENCAP)

This MENCAP site is aimed at teenages/young people with learning disabilities

http://www.trans-active.org.uk

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