Get the support you need

We're here to support you throughout your university journey, from your first application to graduation and beyond. Remember to tick the relevant box on your UCAS form so we can support you from the start.

Do I qualify as an estranged student?

To be classed as an estranged student, you'll have to provide evidence to demonstrate the lack of contact. This can take the form of a letter from a doctor, teacher or other professional who knows about your situation.

The evidence will be assessed by Student Finance England and you will qualify if you're under 25 and have had no contact with your parents for a least a year before you start your course, and/or you can show that you will permanently have no contact with your parents.

Pre-entry support

We can help you move from sixth form/college to higher education. We offer advice and guidance on:

• Understanding your post-16 resources and post-18 options (YouTube video)
• Choosing a course and a university
• Student finance and budgeting
• Developing your transferable skills
• Stress coping strategies whilst at university
• On-course support on offer at the Middlesex University.
• Advice and guidance on how to apply

To find out more please download student life for care leavers (PDF).

On-course support

After you've enrolled, we'll help you during your studies with:

• The ‘Getting Ahead’ induction event
• Full-time accommodation for the full duration of your course, if required
• Your academic support
• Student welfare including counselling sessions – get in touch with our team
• You will also continue to have a named contact for general support.

Financial support

There are funding and loan options available to make sure you are able to come to Middlesex, regardless of financial background. Get more information on Undergraduate funding and Scholarships and Bursaries.

For more information about your on-course and financial options:
Contact Jude Cringle, Student Welfare Advice Team Manager via email or call +44 208 411 6482.

Progression from university

Before you graduate, we will give you lots of opportunities to increase your employability skills, making you highly sought after by employers and helping you secure internships and jobs.

Our relationship with you doesn't end when you graduate. You'll become part of a network of around 190,000 alumni who support and inspire each other. Our Alumni team will also make sure that you're kept up to date on the latest MDX news, invite you back on campus and let you know of great opportunities and industry networking events.

Additional support

The Drive Forward Foundation is a small London-based charity offering great support for care leavers aged 14-26 to help them succeed at school and in life.

Become is a charity for children in care and young care leavers and Propel provides further information for care leavers wishing to progress to higher education.

Stand Alone provides support for people who are estranged from their family or a key family member and have a specific student support portal. We have taken the Stand Alone pledge meaning we are committed to providing support for you.

Bright Knowledge offers advice about student finance for students who are estranged from their parents.