If you didn’t get the A Level grades you needed for your preferred university course this year, don’t worry, it’s not the end of the road (and you won’t be alone). You might have heard of UCAS clearing, this is when students are given another second chance to get a place at university. UCAS matches those who still want a university place to universities which have unfilled places.

This year, UCAS clearing will occur from July 5 until October 21, 2024. 📝 Make a list of your favourite Clearing courses now, and have your Plan B ready for results day: https://t.co/YLg1h3SxkO pic.

twitter.com/3Es9gW9anh — UCAS (@ucas_online) August 13, 2024 Find out if you can apply and how to do it below. Who is eligible for UCAS clearing? “Clearing matches applicants to university places that are yet to be filled,” explains the UCAS website .

“It’s available to anyone who has made a UCAS Undergraduate application and doesn’t hold any offers.” You are eligible to apply for clearing if: you’re applying after June 30 you didn’t receive any offers (or none you wanted to accept) you didn’t meet the conditions of your offers you've paid the multiple choice application fee of £27.50 you’ve declined your firm place using the ‘decline my place’ button in your application University Clearing Guide UCAS adds: “Courses in Clearing aren’t just the ones nobody wants – there are many reasons why courses are still available.

“It’s an opportunity for those who have .