If you have spent three months or more in local authority care, you will be eligible for a contextual offer.
How do I know if I'm eligible for a contextual offer?
Typical criteria for contextual offers
- You have a disability.
- You're a young carer. ...
- You've had your educational studies hindered by circumstances in your personal, social or domestic life.
- You've been separated from your family.
- You're applying from an eligible school, college or sixth form.
What counts as a contextual offer?
Contextual offers recognise that academic potential is not always indicated in grades and considers how personal circumstances may have impacted achievement. Contextual offers often offer a grade reduction below the standard entry requirements for the course.
