Thanks for this .So,I was at GTB today, I had to do a kind of re-opening of account, after that, I filled a form to link my bvn to email, unfortunately, the network was not stable ,so ,the teller said he would link it that I can go? My question now is this, is there a way I can know or confirm that my Gmail has been linked to my bvn ?Thanks

Visionare:
Obviously, you have to go to GTB. Whether the account is dormant or not shouldn't be a problem but just to play safe, take along with you a means of identification, utility bill and the likes. They may want to ask you to reactivate the account before they do anything on it.

Enjoy!

Plls shed more light on this, I did my bvn with gtb when I was an undergraduate,but am no longer usingthe account again,am sure the account is even dormant by now, am now using first bank and fidelity. Will I visit Gtb or first bank for my bvn to be linked to m Gmail account? Thanks

Visionare:
Kindly visit any branch of the bank where you did your BVN. They are the only one who can change it. Visiting other banks will only have them change the email of your account with them; not the one on your BVN.

Enjoy!

I am kinda confused, pls can someone book down a biometrcs date while waiting for PoF to mature before submitting visa application?

Jomdavid:
This is wrong. The day of visa application is the day you pay for IHS and visa.
If you download the visa application, the date and time of application is the date and time payment was made.

Pls ,what's the IHS fee for a 2 year Msc program?

Please,how much is Ihs fee for a 2year program?

Thanks for this,but how can I link my Gmail to my bvn?Am not sure my bvn is linked to my mail.

Mattmich:
Form A Update
Form A is an application form designed by the Central Bank of Nigeria to pay for service transactions (invisible trade). Form A is electronically done and does not require your presence.
Form A is the cheapest means of payment for international students.
Form A is not really easy and it is always advisable that applicants start on time as it may take about 15 working days or more and the processing time depends on the bank. Some banks may take about 30 days or more depending on the already existing queue.

NB: Form A is not only for new students. Returning students abroad can use it.


[b] FORM A A SERVICES
The prevalent services it’s utilised for are:

- School fees

- Medical bills

- Training Courses

- Mortgage and others


DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FORM A

1. Offer letter
2. Degree Certificate
3. Invoice from School
4. School bank details
5. Letter of Authorization to withdraw (may be typed or hand-written containing your signature)
6. Passport Bio page
7. Student's ID card (returning students)
8. Residential Address (returning Students - not quite necessary)
9. BVN
10. Your Gmail must be linked to your BVN

N/B: If you fail to provide any of the above documents, you will be rejected. Again, CBN charges N5,000 per form A transaction.

Stages Involved in Form A

1. Adb_Reviewer: This is a bank officer who assesses your submitted informations and if deemed correct, will recommend for Approval.

2. Adb_Supervisor: This is also a bank officer who Approves the recommended information by the adb_reviewer.

3. Adb_disbursment_reviewer: This is also a bank head office officer who assesses the required recipient's details and the amount required to process your application. If he finds everything satisfactory, then debit is processed.

4. Adb_disbursment_Supervisor : This is the final stage. The bank officer do verify and confirm the debit and term your application successful.

NB: Some banks may leave your application on ADB_DISBURSEMENT_REVIEWER level even after transaction is completed. It's not a problem at all. All you should bother about is your TELEX copy which serves as an Prove of payment.

Again, Form A can be processed from every part of the country but you must be a Nigerian.

Down Points

Form A is not the only source of payment. There's black market whose rate is not friendly but is faster.
Form A is a secured means but it might take time depending on the processing bank.
Again, there are some charges outside CBN and Tuition fees, it's advisable to have extra N15,000 because it was my experience.

Note: Starting your Form A journey on time is an advantage.
For tuition fee around £4,000, you can save upto N900k using Form A.

Updating........

Her salary is not much Sha? Is it safe to state the exact amount?

Adetounisloved:
Please go through the school website, you might see tutorial video on pre-cas interviews that will help you alot
They might ask about your income either annual or monthly
If you are married,try to know estimated income of your spouse

If ask about property and you have please declare it is an added advantage.

Above all BE CONFIDENT, dont let them itimidate you.

Okay,noted!

Mhizlateefah:


Yes, most school does but ensure to read the refunds policy of any school you are applying to before you pay.

How best can one approach no 2 & 14 questions?

NaughtyBrainiac:


Yes, Tuition Deposit will be refunded but Administration fees will be taken.

1. Why did you choose to school in the UK?

2. Is your course of study not available in your home country? If available, why the UK?

3. Which UK schools did you apply, tell us about your research into these schools.

4. Why did you choose the University you chose?

5. Why did you choose your course of study?

6. What relationship does your chosen course of study have with your previous Education?

7. What particular course modules are of interest to you and how do they relate to your future career plans?

8. Last Educational course, Date and what you have been doing since then?

9. What are your Post-study career plans? How do you expect this course to provide a return on your investment?

10. Tell us about your research into expected accommodation/living arrangements in the UK.

11. Tell us about your financial circumstances and how you are funding your study. Are you currently working ? Is your family contributing to the cost of your studies?

12. Tell us about your plans for supporting yourself financially throughout your study.

13. Do you have family in the UK already?

14. Do you plan to work in the UK etc

Thanks so much, really insightful.

NaughtyBrainiac:


Yes, Tuition Deposit will be refunded but Administration fees will be taken.

1. Why did you choose to school in the UK?

2. Is your course of study not available in your home country? If available, why the UK?

3. Which UK schools did you apply, tell us about your research into these schools.

4. Why did you choose the University you chose?

5. Why did you choose your course of study?

6. What relationship does your chosen course of study have with your previous Education?

7. What particular course modules are of interest to you and how do they relate to your future career plans?

8. Last Educational course, Date and what you have been doing since then?

9. What are your Post-study career plans? How do you expect this course to provide a return on your investment?

10. Tell us about your research into expected accommodation/living arrangements in the UK.

11. Tell us about your financial circumstances and how you are funding your study. Are you currently working ? Is your family contributing to the cost of your studies?

12. Tell us about your plans for supporting yourself financially throughout your study.

13. Do you have family in the UK already?

14. Do you plan to work in the UK etc

Many thanks for this write-up, it was helpful.
But ,what if an applicant doesn't perform well at the Pre-cas questionnaire or credibility interview (God forbid),will the school refund the initial tuitIon deposit paid? What should we expect and prepare for the Pre-cas interview.kindly put me through.

NaughtyBrainiac:


Hello Chiamaka and others that need this,

Let me make your work easier.

1. You apply to schools using:

a. Your first degree certificate ( BSc or HND)
b. Transcript
c. Biodata page of International Passport
d. CV
e. Referees
f. Statement of Purpose

2. You are offered Conditional admission or Unconditional admission ( Conditional in most cases).
For Conditional, you will be requested to provide some additional documents in order to get Unconditional offer. e.g Official Transcript, Scratch card to confirm your WAEC Engish Language grade online etc

3. You will make Tuition deposit payment if you are okay with the school. This can be done via form A or by paying using a domiciliary account debit card. Form A is cheaper but takes between 3 weeks and 10 weeks. For a Tuition Deposit of £4k, you can save up to N900,000 if you use form A.

4. You will go for Tuberculosis Test at IOM. There is Lagos center and Abuja Centre. The cost is N57,800 for 11 years and above. N21,320 or so for children below 11 years.

5. There's something called Poof of Fund. This is your Tuition Balance + Living expenses in the UK.

Living Cost for London:
Main Applicant is £1334 × 9months
Dependant is £845 × 9months

Living Cost outside London:
Main Applicant is 1023 × 9months
Dependant is 680 × 9months

Let's calculate POF for a student outside London with Total Tuition of £14 and Tuition Deposit of £4k.
Remember that POF is Tuition Balance + Living Cost
£10,000 + £9207 = £19,207

To get the naira value, you use the OANDA currency converter. Just search OANDA on Google.

Using an OANDA rate of Let's say 510 naira per pound, we have 19207 × 510 = N9,795,570. You can approximate your POF to be N11,000,000.

This means that you must maintain a minimum of 11m in your account for at least 28 days before you apply for visa.

6. After Tuition Deposit Payment is confirmed by the school, the school issues Unconditional Admission Offer after you must have provided required documents.

7. You begin CAS process by undergoing Credibility Check. This is a check conducted by the school to confirm if you are a genuine student.
Some schools call it CAS questionnaire, Some call it Pre-cas interview etc

8. If you provide satisfactory responses, you will be issued a statement or document called Condition of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). This is somewhat the most important document in this journey. It is what shows that a licensed school is sponsoring you to school in the UK.
[b]If your responses are not satisfactory, you will NOT be issued CAS and your admission offer will be withdrawn (you will be given more than one attempt)

9. Visa Application.

You will be scheduled for biometrics( Not visa interview) after filling the online application form and paying IHS and VISA fees.
IHS is Insurance Health Surcharge for your health insurance while in the UK.
IHS is £705 for one year per person
Visa is £363 per person

There are 3 centres for biometrics capturing in Nigeria. Abuja TLS, Ikeja TLS and VI TLS

10. Travel to the UK after visa is issued.

This is a summary of A-Z process. Sleep don dey catch me, I wan go sleep

He committed suicide as a result of low esteem or abusive and discouraging words from the parents which he couldn't handle..too bad.No matter life pressure,suicide is never an option

These politicians are really wicked, this man is talking trash

I have checked it.

Walealoba:


sir please check my signature I need little help from you

Sendo 200....no 9

Pls what's the name of your school?

LH44:
I think it depends on the school. Mine did not request for anything other than my deposit.

And in addition to this,will the school refund the initial tuitIon deposit paid??

bastardson:
I am concerned about the fact that he has already made deposit.. The few application I did, the SOP was requested during the application process.. So why give admission when you are not satisfied with the SOP

Okay, thanks for this

bigtt76:
Your student visa application success is not based on your previous travel history but rather you fulfilling the requirements of the visa. See here https://www.herts.ac.uk/international/new-international-students/coming-to-the-uk/applying-for-your-visa/student-route-visa-guidance for what it means.

Pls,can you highlight the points?

bigtt76:
Student visa is a point based visa - travel history or not, you need to get the points complete and travel history is not part of it.

Academic

HollyMadison:
Hi people,

Please of the university asks for ielts for ukvi before issuing unconditional offer,


should we do general or academic ielts?

Who?

Kosoco:
Lol ... looks like someone

Oh my....when will Nigeria rest from all these unpleasant occurrences.

We cannot continue like this as a nation,By now,in a sane country,we should massively protest against the insecurity in the land,but instead we are fighting ourselves over tribalism or ethnicism and religion because of our nonchalant attitude, I fear that soon,the bandits will overrun this nation,and by then,there will be no hiding place for all. it's so sad to see this country in this mess

Haba,this is too harsh bro.You don't need to generalize.

Antimarraige:
Hahaha very very good, serves the idiot right. No marry they no go hear. If your marraige is from 2010 to date you are a foolish man.

That song ' Jehovah sees' always inspire me.I never knew he sang this song. Rest in the bossom of your creator till we meet at Jesus feet.

Thank you so much for your sincere response sir.

xxsandyxx:
Uk is easier and faster but Canada has better prospects. You can read through the thread to know how to go.about it. I would suggest you do your application yourself for either of the countries. All the best.

Please somebody should assist me in responding to this,help a soul

Elolam87:
Good day to you all, please i am looking towards applying for Msc program in Canadian schools, but a travel agent told me that securing admission and visa to Canada university is more difficult than UK universities,and involve some other processes.The essence of going through this study route is to migrate with a family of 4. Can someone pls shed some light on this, suggest some schools or website link to read through.I don't want to waste the little funds I have with me. I don't want to make a wrong decision,pls

Good day to you all, please i am looking towards applying for Msc program in Canadian schools, but a travel agent told me that securing admission and visa to Canada university is more difficult than UK universities,and involve some other processes.The essence of going through this study route is to migrate with a family of 4. Can someone pls shed some light on this, suggest some schools or website link to read through.I don't want to waste the little funds I have with me. I don't want to make a wrong decision,pls

Please add me to the Teeside whassap group.08035777638.
Thanks

Baba ijesha,take heart oo

This is tragic.may God rest their souls