UCAS - Introducing teenagers to the UCAS Card is a great way to start their higher education journey

Introducing teenagers to the UCAS Card is a great way to start their higher education journey

Parents and teachers exploring the routes to university or college with teenagers can use the free UCAS Card as a starting point.

After signing up, young people are sent regular, relevant information about their options, alongside key information on the application journey.

The card also provides discounts at a range of stores, both online and in the high street. When young people register for the card at UCAS.com they will be sent a monthly newsletter, concise emails about interesting courses, details on key application dates and the free discount card.

Debbie Scott of UCAS Media said: "The UCAS card is the information source for 17-18 year olds wanting to finding out about their next step in education.

"The appeal of the discount card scheme is obvious but it is the wealth of inside information and educational benefits that are of most value. Registered students receive great guidance on the UCAS application process, helping them from start to finish."

The information is designed to complement the good advice that they receive in school and can form focal points in 'next steps' and UCAS sessions.

Students are sent tailored information about courses and individual universities and colleges depending on the choices they make in the UCAS Card registration.

Pupils are not bound by their choices at registration either. They can change their criteria at any point throughout their UCAS Card membership, meaning the information sent to them also changes.

Email bulletins

UCAS Card members will receive monthly email bulletins. These will focus on options other than higher education, reminders about vital UCAS deadlines and guidance about filling in key parts of the application.

Secure, official information

The UCAS Card does not have its own website - it operates securely within the main UCAS site. This means that there are no security or access issues for schools and colleges. It's a safe, official route to useful, relevant information.

How do students register?

To register, students need to go to www.ucas.com/ucascard. The UCAS Card scheme is the platform for young people to start looking into higher education and researching their UCAS application.

About UCAS

UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, is the UK's shared admissions service for higher education. The charity manages applications from over 600,000 applicants each year for full-time undergraduate courses at over 300 institutions across the UK.

Press Office contact
UCAS Press Office: 01242 545 469
James Woodward, Press and Public Affairs Officer
Email: j.woodward@ucas.ac.uk

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