We've put together some information to support you as parents or carers, so that you can be part of the Clearing process.
If you have any specific questions about life at Leeds Trinity, email us at hello@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7150.
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As part of the UCAS application journey, Clearing is another service your child can use to secure a place at university.
Your child can apply through Clearing if they're not holding an offer from another university. That could be because they got different grades that expected, they declined their offers, changed their mind, or they haven't applied to university yet.
Once they've got their results, they can apply for a course with places available using Clearing.
If they are eligible for Clearing, their application will automatically be entered into Clearing via UCAS.
You can get more information on our Guide to Clearing page.
How to support your child through Clearing
Help them understand their priorities
Encourage them to think about their top priorities for their course and university.
There will be many new and exciting opportunities available in Clearing.
Discussing the pros and cons of new courses and universities will help focus their research.
Take a Campus Tour
We realise how important it is to get a feel for a university before applying, that's why we run Campus Tours twice a day on Wednesdays during term time.
Students and their guest can come to our Main Campus, take a look around our accommodation and facilities, and talk to current students about life at Leeds Trinity.
Top tips for Clearing
If your child is considering applying to university through Clearing, the best thing you can do is focus on preparing them.
Here are our tips for supporting your child through this period and ensuring the Clearing process goes as smoothly as possible.
The more research they do, the easier Clearing will be.
It's important to really understand what universities offer, how suitable the course is, what accommodation and student areas there are and what the surrounding cities or areas have to offer for your child.
The Clearing process is a normal part of university admissions, with thousands of students using it to secure a place each year. It’s nothing to worry about and lots of their peers will be in the same position.
You and your child need to feel happy and comfortable with the decisions that you make together. We are always here to support you, so if you do need further information please get in touch at hello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.
Your child may find it useful to speak to current students at Leeds Trinity about all aspects of life at university. They can chat with our students here.
Some courses and universities can fill up quickly through Clearing, so the sooner your child decides where they want to study, the better. If your child has already researched their options, they may be in a position to contact their chosen university when results are released and secure their place without delay. This then leaves more time to start planning their life at university and get excited for September.
If your child hasn't already applied for student finance, they will need to do so immediately at studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk to arrange their funding.
If they've already applied for finance, but their course or university has changed through Clearing, they will need to let Student Finance England know as soon as possible by logging in to their account at gov.uk/student-finance and updating the details so there will be no delay once they start their academic year.
For further information, please contact us at moneyadvice@leedstrinity.ac.uk for advice on what to do regarding your student finance application.
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