Guidance for Parents, Guardians, and Carers

Supporting You on Your Journeys

At Lincoln, the wellbeing and success of our students is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to provide a supportive environment in which they can grow, gain confidence, and have the best possible university experience. 

We are also here to support you as you support your young person throughout their journey to University, offering all the information, help, advice, and guidance you need to make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible.

Why Go to University?

Going to university can open up lots of interesting, exciting, and even life-changing opportunities. It can help young people shape their futures, supporting them to discover more about themselves, as well as their subject.

How to Apply

It all starts here. And we’ll support you and your young person on every exciting step of the way. Below you'll find lots of useful information about studying at Lincoln, and our how to apply pages will answer many of the questions you may have about choosing the right programme and submitting an application. To help you navigate the application process, we've created an easy step-by-step guide covering all the things you'll need to consider during your journey to the University of Lincoln. You can also visit the UCAS website for more information.

Careers and Employability

The Careers Team are ready to support students through every step of their career journey, from gaining part-time work alongside their studies to exploring their career options and securing their dream graduate job. We also support placements, work experience, and the opportunity to go abroad to study, work, or volunteer. Not to mention there are a plethora of extracurricular opportunities accessible to students throughout their university experience, such as the Lincoln Awards. We provide opportunities and resources to students to develop a whole range of new skills, improve their confidence, grow their independence and their employment prospects.

Health and Wellbeing

We know that it’s not possible for everyone to travel home to access healthcare, which is why we have an on-campus Health Centre providing GP access and other health support to our students. The Health Centre is conveniently located on our Brayford Pool Campus, meaning our students are never far from getting the help they need. Our commitment to providing excellent mental health support has been recognised with a national University Mental Health Charter Award in 2024. 

We understand that students may have many different priorities to juggle, such as academic work, social life, independent study, and part-time work. And whether they need support with a disability, a health condition, or learning differences, our team of expert advisors is on hand to offer that extra bit of support to our students.

Financial Help and Support

Affordability has never been more important. Our central location means our campus, accommodation, and the city centre are within walking distance, saving on transport costs. We also provide financial support and opportunities to help make students' money go further. 

*Research published by the Policy Institute at King’s College London shows that graduates from UK universities tend to earn significantly more over their lifetime than non-graduates.