ommodation best suited to their personal circumstances. For some young people this may involve returning to accommodation in their responsible authority’s area; others may prefer to remain in the area of their university and many universities now provide 52 week accommodation. Regardless of which option is required, early planning is essential. 5.11. Where young people are continuing with an education or training course beyond their 21st birthday, the practical and financial support being provided must continue to be set out in their pathway plan. 5.12. Given the specialist knowledge that is likely to be needed to maximise support for care leavers at university, local authorities may wish to consider developing a dedicated PA role for this group of young people. The role could be used to provide the expertise and knowledge needed to both make sure that young 45 people are visited by their responsible authority and that they receive appropriate support and academic advice from the higher education institution that they have joined. Care leavers from overseas 5.13. Young people who have lived in the United Kingdom for more than 3 years are usually treated as ‘home students’ and will not have to pay overseas student fees if they attend a higher education course. Post graduate courses 5.14. In addition to providing support with first degree courses, local authorities will want to set out how they will support young people to undertake post graduate courses. Following a needs assessment, local authorities may consider making a contribution to post graduate courses and also assisting young people to identify financial support and resources to enable them to undertake post graduate study. Higher Education Bursary 5.15. The 2008 Act amended section 23C of the 1989 Act to introd