The University of Cumbria use the Student Finance England (SFE) definition for care leaver found on the practitioners page: https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/care-leavers/A care leaver is a young person who meets all the below:has been in the care of, or has been given accommodation by, their local authoritytime in care lasted at least 13 weekstime in care ended after they turned 16in most cases, theyve not returned to the care of their parent(s) prior to the first day of the first academic year of their courseFurther SFE Funding advice including evidence required for care leavers can be accessed on their webpage: https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/exchange-blog/2019/july/help-support-students-whove-been-in-care/