Clearing - a guide for parents and guardians

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Together through Clearing

Clearing can feel overwhelming - for students and for those supporting them.

At Leeds Trinity, we understand how important your role is, and we're here to help you both navigate this next step with confidence.

Whether your child is rethinking their plans or discovering new opportunities through Clearing, you'll find the support and guidance you need right here.

Get Clearing confident

If you're considering applying to Leeds Trinity through Clearing, our Open Day on Saturday 4 July is the perfect place to start.

You'll have the chance to learn more about the courses you're interested in, ask your Clearing questions, chat to our students and academics and get a feel for student life at LTU.

Can’t make it to our Open Day? Register for Clearing updates to get everything you need to know about Clearing straight in your email inbox.

Leeds Trinity student ambassadors talking to two guests at an Open Day at Main Campus

Supporting your student

Whether your child has changed their mind on their university or course, is applying to university after 30 June or receives unexpected grades on Results Day, there are lots of ways you can support them as a parent or guardian.

Help them research their options

The more research your child does, the better prepared they'll be for Clearing.
A good starting point is checking the courses that different universities offer and how suitable they are, what accommodation there is and what the city or town is like.
University websites and official social media can be helpful for finding this information - some universities also offer campus tours.
Be positive about the Clearing process
The Clearing process is a normal part of university admissions, with thousands of students using it to secure a place each year.
Reassure your child that it's nothing to worry about, and lots of their peers will be in the same position.
Read our full guide to Clearing.
Ask as many questions as you need

You and your child need to feel happy and comfortable with the decisions that you make together.
We are always here to support you, so if you do need further information, please get in touch at hello@leedstrinity.ac.uk.
Be prepared to be swift

Some courses fill up quickly in Clearing. If your child has already researched their options, they may be in a better position to contact their chosen university when results are released and secure their place without delay.
Remind them about student finance

In the rush of Clearing, sometimes students forget about student finance. If their course or university has changed through Clearing, your child will need to let Student Finance England know as soon as possible by logging in to their account at gov.uk/student-finance and updating their details.

We've put together a guide to Clearing student finance to help, and you can also speak to our Money Advice team by emailing moneyadvice@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

And of course, once they've secured their place at university, it's on to the next adventure - starting to plan and get excited for their life at university.

Key dates

13 August – A-Level Results Day

This is one of the busiest Clearing days, so if you already have your results, we recommend calling us earlier to improve your chances of securing your first-choice course.

2 July – Clearing opens at Leeds Trinity

You can start exploring our courses with places available and call our friendly team to apply.

Your questions answered

Why choose Leeds Trinity University?

Leeds Trinity offers a personal, supportive university experience, whether students are based at our Main Campus or our Leeds City Campus.

Going to university is an investment in your future, and Leeds Trinity is one of the UK's top universities for employability.

We're ranked 2nd in the UK for teaching quality and student experience (The Times Good University Guide 2026) and that's not our only accomplishment, we proudly list them all on our achievements page.

How will Leeds Trinity prepare my child for a career?

Our undergraduate degrees give our students the chance to gain real-world experience before they graduate. Depending on the degree, opportunities could include professional work placements, employer challenges and work-based learning.

We also offer careers support from day one, including CV advice, interview prep and networking opportunities.

It's all designed to help your child stand out in a competitive job market.

How will my child be supported?

We're proud to be known as the university where you're a name, not a number.

We offer a wide range of academic, wellbeing and financial support services.

Whether they need help adjusting to university life or support with their mental health, we're here for them throughout their time with us.

What is the accommodation like and how do they apply?

We offer a range of student accommodation on our Main Campus in Horsforth and in Leeds city centre - all with access to 24/7 security and support.

If your child is made an offer and accepts, they'll receive details on how to apply.

How do tuition fees and student loans work?

Eligible UK Home students can apply for a tuition fee loan from the government to cover the cost of their tuition fees. Maintenance loans are also available to help with living costs.

Repayments begin once your child is earning over £25,000 a year - and they'll repay 9% of anything they earn above that.

If there's any balance left after 40 years after the April you were first due to pay, it's written off.

We have lots of helpful information on our fees and finance pages. There's also a step-by-step guide on the Student Finance England website.