Clearing advice for students and parents

Financial support for students in Clearing: The Brighton Boost

Going through the Clearing process requires careful financial planning. To help with this, we have a package of financial support, resources, and services to help you as you start your life at university.

The Brighton Boost includes:

• up to £700 to help with travel costs
• free technology loan scheme
• free parking on campus
• a student job hub
• and help with the cost of halls if you choose that option.

Clearing advice for parents and carers

Parents and carers questions about Clearing

1. Helping young people through the university Clearing process: What can you do?
2. Do universities get results before students?
3. How long do universities take to respond to Clearing applications?
4. What's the best way to get a Clearing place?

1. Helping young people through the Clearing process

There are a few ways you could help young people through Clearing.

• Share Resources: Start by pointing them to our questions about Clearing page. It has lots of helpful advice.
• Explore Course Options: Course availability changes during Clearing. Use our course finder to look for courses that might interest your child.
• Call for Guidance: Our course enquiries team is available to talk through their options. Encourage your child to call and discuss their choices with a knowledgeable adviser.
• Encourage Visits: One of the best ways to help is to encourage them to attend a Clearing campus visit day or join an online event. This gives them a chance to see the campus and ask questions.

2. Do universities get results before students?

Yes, universities receive exam results a week in advance of students, but we are not allowed to share this information. This helps us confirm places quickly, so we're prepared for Results Day.

Students will get their results from their school or college in person or electronically.

You don't need your results to talk to us about options in clearing, so chat to the team on 01273 644000.

3. How long do universities take to respond to Clearing applications?

Universities generally respond to Clearing applications very quickly. In fact, if young people call us, we will speak to them straight away and it's possible they could receive a verbal offer of a place.

Our friendly Clearing team will share more advice about how to apply through Clearing and talk them through what they need to do next to accept their offer.

4. What's the best way to get a Clearing place?

Once a young person has received their results, the best way for them to get a Clearing place is to pick up the phone and call the university on 01273 644000.

There are a variety of courses available throughout Clearing, however the longer they leave it, the fewer courses there will be.

If you need help to better understand the Clearing process, you can always call our friendly advice team.

Clearing advice for students

Top tips for Clearing

If you're going to use Clearing to get a university place it's a good idea to do some preparation. If you find yourself in Clearing, it's time to research your options: Clearing could be the way to find the course you want.

1. Familiarise yourself with the Clearing process
2. Pull together a list of courses and subjects you are interested in
3. Thoroughly research the courses you are applying for and don't rush the decision
4. Make sure you have all the relevant documents ready: grades you've achieved etc.
5. Apply on time — from 5 July 2025 if you have your exam results
6. If you receive an offer, attend an online or in-person Clearing event to get a feel for where you'll be studying.
7. Keep a positive mind: think of Clearing as a path to a new opportunity
8. Try to not worry; there are people who will help you.

Want to get some help and guidance from current students? You can always chat with one of our student ambassadors.

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