I’ve been kicked out and have been told to look for a house

I live with my mum,stepdad and sister.it’s been a hard life and I’ve decided to stick it out but today my mum and sister both want me out so I can see what it’s like to struggle,in fact they both have said mean if that I think it to far to fix.
I have lots of clothes and no suit case,I’m not working but have been taking a course which is part of why they thought

Reply 1

UoA Enquiry Team

Official Rep

Hi, I just want to say first of all that that sounds like a very difficult situation and I hope that you are safe and well currently. In the first instance it may be worth getting in contact with the institution you are studying at to see if they have any services for students in need of financial advice or help with their welfare. In addition to this they may also have a hardship fund for students that you could ask about.

Below I've included a few links which might be helpful for pointing you in the right direction, but I would say it would be best to contact a professional at your institution first. It may also be worth contacting Citizens Advice to see what your rights are under these circumstances: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

UCAS has some advice for unsupported students here: https://www.ucas.com/finance/additional-funding/financial-support-students-not-supported-their-parents-estranged
The UK government website has a guide on the sources of support you can seek here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/cost-of-living-support-for-students/
The charity Shelter may also be able to provide some advice on seeking housing and financial support. This page is specifically directed at Scottish students but I'm sure there would be similar guidance for students elsewhere in the UK too: https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/housing_advice/money_help/students

The charity Student Minds also have some cost of living advice available: https://www.studentminds.org.uk/cost-of-living.html
But furthermore they might be able to help you with identifying who to get in contact to help. You can find some ways of getting in contact with them here: https://studentspace.org.uk/support-services

Really hope that this helps you get a start on finding a secure living situation. And I just want to emphasise again to get in contact with the student support services you have available to you; it's what they're there for and they will absolutely want to help you how they can! Stay safe.

- Matthew, Enquiry Team