We're committed to providing the support you need during your time at Manchester.
Throughout your studies you will always have a named contact from the central Student Support and Wellbeing Team. If you are a current student this will either be Jabeen Akram or Ailsa Skelly who you can reach on independentstudents@manchester.ac.uk. If you are a prospective student, your named contact before you arrive is Emma Lewis-Kalubowila who you can reach on wecare@manchester.ac.uk.
Jabeen and Ailsa both do the same role, so you can speak to either one of them if your assigned contact is unavailable. They can:
Emma Ailsa Jabeen
If you are a Care Leaver, you will be classed as an independent student when applying for Student Finance, which could mean that you will receive the maximum tuition fee and maintenance loan. As a Care Leaver, you should also be receiving financial support from your Local Authority's Leaving Care Team to come to university. If you need any help sorting this out please email us at independentstudents@manchester.ac.uk. You might also be eligible for:
The Careers Service can see you throughout your time at Manchester. They can help you to explore work experience opportunities (including our work experience bursary that you are likely to be eligible for) and other activities available to make the most of your time at Manchester. She is also on hand to discuss careers that might suit you, how to apply for jobs, updating your CV and anything else relating to your plans for the future.