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Is your child applying for University/Higher Education for 2027 start? Find out about Funding with the talks below:

Parent and Carers Funding Talks

We will be delivering online funding talks which are designed specifically for the parents & carers of prospective higher education students. These sessions will be running on the evenings of 13 and 15 October 2026 via MS Teams. Attendees do not require to have a MS Teams account to join. Attendees can book their free ticket here Order your ticket! – National Funding Talks - Parents and Carers – Microsoft Teams

These sessions will:

explain the funding available from SAAS to the parents/carers of those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses)
highlight the information we require regarding household income details required from parents and carers
provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS

Are you a care experienced student applying for university/ higher education for 2027 start? Find out about funding in the talk below:

Care Experienced Student Funding Talks

We will also be delivering online an funding talk which is designed specifically for prospective higher education students who are Care Experienced. This sessions will be held on 8 October 2026 via MS Teams. Attendees do not require to have a MS Teams account to join. Attendees can book their free ticket here Order your ticket! – Care Experienced Students - National Funding Talks – Microsoft Teams

These interactive workshops will:

explain the funding available from SAAS for those planning to undertake higher education courses (HNC/HND/Degree courses); and
provide information on the repayment of student loans; and
provide direct access to a funding awareness advisor who can assist with specific or general queries you may have regarding SAAS

Are you/is your child, interested in studying Medicine or Dentistry? See the information below and get signed up.

We are pleased to inform you that registration for the national free Live Virtual Get Into Medicine and Get Into Dentistry Conferences has opened, designed for students interested in a career in medicine and dentistry. Attendees will also receive a certificate of participation, which can enhance their Medical/Dental School applications by showcasing active preparation towards the career and university.

Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup/

Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up/

Upcoming Get Into Medicine Conference dates:

Saturday 3rd October from 9am - 1:30pm
Sunday 4th October from 9am - 1:30pm

Upcoming Get Into Dentistry Conference dates:

Saturday 17th October from 9am - 1:30pm

The Get into Medicine/Dentistry Conference is a comprehensive guide to the medical and dental application process. Our team of doctors, dentists and current university students will talk through their own experiences and insights into the application process, as well as covering:

Application Timelines
How to Tactically Choose Medical and Dental Schools
Personal Statements
Medical/Dental School Interviews
UCAT Exam
National Leadership and Awards Programmes
Accessing Work Experience
Accessing Scholarships

We strongly encourage all students to make the most of this free opportunity that has helped thousands of students secure places at university since it launched:

Medics: https://medicmentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/

Dentists: https://dental-mentor.org/successful-student-journeys-reviews/

9am - Registration

9:30am - Introduction to Mentorverse, Competition ratios, Volunteering and Work Experience

10:10am - 10 min break (optional q&a)

10:20am - Academic entry requirements and extracurricular activities

10:45am - Successful Student

11:00am - 10 min break (optional q&a)

11:10am - Strategically deciding on 4 medical/dental schools, Costs of studying and applying to uni, Widening Access and extracurricular pathway support

11:40am - Personal statements and latest updates

12:00pm - Break 10 mins (optional q&a)

12:10pm - UCAT Entrance Exam

12:40pm - Interviews

12:50pm - Break 10 mins (optional q&a)

1:00pm - Application timeline review and support

1:15pm - Successful Student speaker

1:30pm - Finish conference

One booking = one booking for a student + their parent/guardian.