Care leavers
More information
We were awareded the Frank Buttle Trust Quality Mark in recognition of our commitment to supporting care leavers during their time with us.
Are you a care leaver coming to study with us? If so, our support services can help.
Most students find university an exciting and challenging experience. We are aware of the issues you face and have support services in place. These include:
- health and lifestyle – if you are living on your own for the first time, our Well-being Centre can help you make informed lifestyle choices. From getting involved in leisure and sporting activities, to health and dietary support.
More about our Well-being Centre - emotional support - if you need someone to talk to our confidential counselling service will give you the time and space to find a way forward
More about our counselling service - study support - each academic school has a student achievement officer. If you are struggling with part of your course they are there to help and support you.
Meet your student adviser
Student adviser Errol Theunissen is your contact during your time here. To get the support you are entitled to, make yourself known to Errol.
T: 01642 342297
E: studentfinance@tees.ac.uk
Fees and funding
As a care leaver studying here you are entitled to:
- university accommodation for 365 days a year
- a care leavers bursary of £1,000 for each year of your course in addition to the annual University bursary if you receive the full maintenance grant through the government funding package
