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References for UCAS applications

How you get a reference for your application depends on if you’re applying individually, or through a school, college, or a centre registered with UCAS.

Replacement certificates

If you need to provide evidence of exam results but don’t have your original certificates, all is not lost.

Replying to your offers

Find out when you need to reply, how to accept or decline offers, and about the different replies you can make.

Researching university options

If your child decides university is the right path for them, there’s still a lot of research to do, with approximately 35,000 undergraduate courses to choose from.

Scholarship guidance for UK students

Here, we’ll cover what scholarships and bursaries are, how to find out what you might be eligible for, and essential tips for successful scholarship applications.

Scholarships, grants, and bursaries

If your student loan won’t nearly be enough to cover your university costs, check out these extra ways of receiving funds to help with living expenses and tuition fees.

Scottish Vocational Qualifications

Find out what's involved in studying Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), the range of job sectors available, and how long they take to complete.

Students with imprisoned parents

Universities and colleges welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. If you choose to disclose that you are a student with an imprisoned parent it will not negatively impact your application – it gives context to your circumstances.