FUQs (Frequently Unasked Questions)
What colour pen should I use to fill in my UCAS form?
You don't. The application is an online form - and if you're trying to fill in your form by writing on your computer monitor, you're probably not ready for university yet.
What does it cost to apply?
At the moment, it’s £17 per application or just £7 if you apply to only one place.
Who do I make my cheque payable to?
Push. Alright, not really. Make it out to either ‘UCAS Applications Account’ or whoever else your school tells you - if they’re planning to gather everyone’s applications and send them all together, with one giant cheque. Your school will make it clear which method they are using. If you're applying independently, you'll need to pay with plastic on the UCAS website.
What should I be doing right now?
To see what you should be doing at any given time, check out what you should be doing This month or have a look at the application timetable.
How do I tell UCAS and the universities that I want to take a year out?
On your form, for each of your choices that you want to defer (ie. put off going for a year), tick the box in the 'defer' column.
Can I use my UCAS form to apply for Art & Design courses as well as other courses?
Yup. See the the bit about Art & Design courses.
Last updated on: 12 November 2008