FINANCIAL advice for people thinking of entering higher education is to be given at a series of forums.

Durham County Council has organised four events at schools in County Durham next month, to give potential students the chance to receive financial advice and other information that could help them through application processes.

The events all begin at 6pm, and will be taking place at St Bede's Comprehensive School, Peterlee, on Thursday, May 1; St Bede's RC VA Comprehensive School, Lanchester, on Tuesday, May 6; King James I Community College, Bishop Auckland, on Wednesday May 7; and Durham Sixth Form Centre on Thursday, May 8.

Durham County Council's education department will give a presentation and there will be the chance to ask questions.

The sessions will be open to students and their parents.