Access+ eligibility

Find out more about our Access+ eligibility requirements.

Who is eligible for Access+?

As part of our widening access activities (you may also be familiar with the term widening participation), we work with students who may face additional challenges and barriers on their journey to higher education.

We support students who are applying for their first year of undergraduate study or a science and engineering foundation year (SEFY).

Check if you may be eligible with our Access+ Eligibility Checker. 

You can find information about the circumstances and backgrounds we consider for eligibility through the following links:

Residents of areas of disadvantage

You live in a neighbourhood that is assessed as being in a lower quintile in the Government's Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD quintile of 1 or 2).

Students entitled to free school meals

You have been entitled to free school meals at some point during the six years prior to your final KS4 year (the year you were aged 15-16).

Students who are care experienced

You have lived in public care, or as a looked-after child, at any stage of your life up to the age of 18.

Students who are care leavers

You are recognised by your local authority as a 'care leaver', or were in the past.

Students who are estranged from their families

You have no relationship with, or support from, your parent(s) or carer(s).

Students who are carers

You are responsible for providing unpaid care to someone.

Students with parenting responsibilities

You are a parent of, or responsible for the care and wellbeing of, a child aged 17 or under.

Students who are forced migrants

You have official refugee status or limited leave to remain, or you are seeking asylum.

Contact

If you have any questions, get in touch with the team at access@sheffield.ac.uk.

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