Southampton Solent University

Southampton Solent University is committed to supporting students who have been in local authority care. We work in partnership with local councils, schools, colleges and other Universities regionally through the ‘We Care’ partnership to ensure you are supported in the best way possible to achieve your potential.  Our support package includes:

•  £1,500 non-repayable bursary per year, for the duration of your course
• Recognition through our ‘contextual offers’ admissions procedure
• A named member of staff to be in regular contact with, and to make reaching out for support easier
• Financial health check to ensure you are receiving all the funding you are entitled to
• Priority for certain other University grants
• Invites to specific tailored events throughout the year