Estranged from parent

Hey I would like to know if I’d qualify for the contextual offer of being “estranged” from a parent. I’ve lived with my mum my entire life, I’ve never had contact with my dad although he never abused my mum.

Would i qualify?

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mike23mike

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Unis tend to offer contextual offers based on where you live and which school you go to. Thus, if you live in a well to do part of town (as per your post code) and attend a private school then the uni may not offer you a place or give you a higher offer. If you live in the poorer part of town and go to an inner city school then they may tive a lower offer. Coming from a single parent family is one of the factors that a uni will take into account - best to speak to your school about this.

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Carlos-17

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Original post by mike23mike

Unis tend to offer contextual offers based on where you live and which school you go to. Thus, if you live in a well to do part of town (as per your post code) and attend a private school then the uni may not offer you a place or give you a higher offer. If you live in the poorer part of town and go to an inner city school then they may tive a lower offer. Coming from a single parent family is one of the factors that a uni will take into account - best to speak to your school about this.

So it counts as being estranged?

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McGinger

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Original post by Carlos-17

Hey I would like to know if I’d qualify for the contextual offer of being “estranged” from a parent. I’ve lived with my mum my entire life, I’ve never had contact with my dad although he never abused my mum.
Would i qualify?

No - because this doesn't equal obvious 'educational disadvantage' in the way that going to a low-achieving school or being in care etc does.

However, you may get extra consideration for lower grades for 'extenuating circumstances'.
This would mean your referee should (briefly) mention your family circumstances, and you should check to see if any of your Unis wants an additional form completed by you/your school.

Extenuating circumstances | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol
Contextual offers | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol

Original post by Carlos-17

Hey I would like to know if I’d qualify for the contextual offer of being “estranged” from a parent. I’ve lived with my mum my entire life, I’ve never had contact with my dad although he never abused my mum.

Would i qualify?

https://www.ucas.com/applying/applying-university/individual-needs/estranged-students

Who is an ‘estranged’ student? Young people aged 25 or below, studying without the support and approval of either parent due to a breakdown in their relationship. This might be biological, step or adoptive parents, or possibly wider family members who have been involved in your care

If you've never had contact with your dad then you aren't estranged as their was no relationship to breakdown.

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Eg3756

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Original post by Carlos-17

Hey I would like to know if I’d qualify for the contextual offer of being “estranged” from a parent. I’ve lived with my mum my entire life, I’ve never had contact with my dad although he never abused my mum.
Would i qualify?

Just for context, I’m classed as estranged and have been through this whole process throughout my application this year.

- The unis are generally very clear about what they consider.

- Estranged usually means not living or supported by BOTH parents. If not having one or the other in your life was THEIR definition of estrangement, then I’d imagine 1/3 of the country would be eligible.

- Remember, everyone’s experience is unique and just because you don’t meet THEIR definition, doesn’t mean your situation is ever invalid. Perhaps reach out to the unis about your situation and they can advise better than any of us on here could. But as far as I could see, this probably wouldn’t be considered in the same light as someone who didn’t live with either, like myself.

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