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Are you a student carer?
Are you someone who, at any point of your studies, provides unpaid care for a family member including emotional and/or practical care due to:
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Illness.
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Disability.
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A mental health problem.
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An addiction.
Find out how to tell us about your carer status and what happens next. Or, if you aren't sure and need to discuss your situation with us, please get in touch.
What can you expect from us?
We recognise that balancing studying with caring responsibilities can be challenging. We are committed to supporting student carers to help them engage with their studies and succeed in their chosen degree.
So, if you are a student carer, please let us know!
Contact us
Email advisory@abertay.ac.uk with 'Student Carer' in the subject line.
You can tell us on your UCAS form, during registration, or at any time during your studies. Rachael Hinchcliffe is our named person for Student Carers. She will contact you to arrange a chat once you have got in touch.
Please see our Student Carers protocol which shows our commitment to supporting student carers like yourself, and provides information about the kind of support Abertay offers.
Find out more
First line support
How to tell us about your carer status, either via your UCAS form or by contacting us directly, and then what happens next.
Finances and Funding
The benefits you may be eligible for, plus how we can help you with forms, applying for SAAS, scholarships, and more.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
It's essential for carers like you to get the right kind of mental health support. Find out about the resources we can provide during your studies.
Employment and Careers
Career/employment information and resources for young carers - such as work placements, CVs, application forms, interview practice and more.
