The University of Cumbria will offer levels of support to any learners who are formally recognised as Young Care Leavers or Estranged from Family.A dedicated contact within the Student Engagement Team to assist with preparation prior to starting, and throughout your course. Email nadine.baxter-smallwood@cumbria.ac.uk, Student Engagement Manager, in the first instance.Funded transport to the campus for an Applicant Visit Day (currently available to Young Care Leavers only).Advice and guidance on applying and personal statements, which can be done via telephone.Initial Student Money meeting (note: students who are Young Care leavers and Estranged from Family who declare their status may have increased priority in being allocated a Cumbria Bursary*).Accommodation available 365 days a year at Carlisle, Lancaster and Ambleside (must be requested additionally).Opportunity to apply for paid Student Ambassador work.Request a celebratory ‘Whoop/Shout Out’ at your Graduation Ceremony.Exit package upon graduation to include future careers guidance including job hunting, CV updating and interview preparation.* To maximise your chances of being allocated a Cumbria Bursary, you should ensure that you apply for income assessed student finance through your funding body (e.g. Student Finance England). In your application, you must give consent to share your financial information with your Higher Education Institution.