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francisgodstime:
pls can one get full scholarship I mean full all expenses paid cos all I have is just 1m nd I want to apply for msc

Gifty28:
pls is it all schools that require fee deposit of 1k or 1k5 pounds bfr CAS is issued or before resuming?? Are there no schools that don’t require fee deposit pls.

Overview of financial requirement

The financial requirement is that you show you have enough money to support yourself while studying in the UK. Usually you’ll need to show a set amount of money for each month of your course, for up to 9 months.

If you’re applying from overseas, or if are applying in the UK but have not been here with permission for 12 months or more, you must show that you have enough money to cover your course fees (and boarding fees, if relevant) and living costs.

You might not need to provide financial evidence if you’re from an exempt country but you should still make sure you have enough funds. UK Visas and Immigration may ask you to show that you have them.

You do not need to show funds if you are applying as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer or to study as a doctor or dentist in training.

How your finance requirement is worked out
Students

The amount of money you need to show depends on:

your course fees, which are set out on your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) Your education provider will send you the CAS once they’ve offered you a place on a course
the length of your course
whether you have already paid some money to your sponsor
your course of study or type of student permission you are applying for
where you are studying – the amount is different if you’re studying in London
if you have paid any money to your sponsor for accommodation; up to £1,334 can be deducted from the funds you need to show
your living arrangements, if you are aged under 18
If you are allowed bring dependants (your partner or children) you will also need to show you have enough money to cover their living costs.

Child Students

The amount of money you need to show depends on:

your course fees
your boarding fees if you are boarding at the institution
the length of your course
who you are living with and where you are living
If you have children under the age of 18 who you are financially responsible for and who live with you, you are not permitted to bring them with you on the Child Student route.

Types of funds you can rely on


You can show you have enough money using:

an official financial or government sponsorship or grant
a student loan from a government, government sponsored loan company, or a regulated student loans scheme
your own money
your parent’s money (if they provide a letter confirming they agree to you using it this way)
your partner’s money if your partner is present in the UK or applying at the same time
What evidence is not accepted
The following are not accepted as evidence to show you have the required amount of money:

overdrafts
bitcoin savings
stocks and shares
pensions
bank accounts that are not regulated by the financial regulatory body in the country you’re applying from

bank accounts that don’t use electronic record keeping

Control of the funds

You, or the account holder (such as your parents or partner), must have control of the funds you are relying on.

You must show the funds have been held for 28 days, unless you are relying on a student loan or official financial sponsorship.

The bank statement(s) or evidence you use to show the funds have been held for 28 days must be from the 31 days before you submit your application. The 28 days is calculated from the date of the last transaction in the last dated bank statement.

Evidence you need to provide


If you have official sponsorship
To prove you have official financial sponsorship you need to show your reference number for confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS).

If your official financial sponsorship is not recorded on your CAS you’ll need to show a letter of confirmation from the official financial sponsor. If you are not sure ask your sponsor. The letter must show:

the date
the name of the financial sponsor
contact details of the financial sponsor
how long the sponsorship will last
the amount of money that is being given or confirmation that all of your fees and living costs will be covered
If you have a student loan
For student loans you need to show a student loan letter which:

is dated no more than 6 months before the date of application
confirms the loan is a student loan provided by either the relevant government or a government sponsored student loan company or an academic or educational loans scheme
confirms there are no conditions on release of the loan funds other than a successful application to study
confirms the amount of the loan
confirms the loan is for you
is on official stationery
confirms the funds will be available to you, or paid directly to the sponsor, before you begin your course
If you’re using your own money
If you’re not being financially sponsored or relying on a student loan, your funds can be held in any form of personal or building society account including a:

current account
deposit account
savings account
pension savings
investment account
Cash must be in an account that allows you immediate access.

Funds must have been acquired legally and if you were in the UK you must not have earned them when working illegally.

If you’re using your own money, or that of a parent or partner you’ll need to show you have the required amount of money in an account. You can provide:

bank statements
building society passbooks
certificates of deposit
a letter from your bank or building society
Your bank statement should show information like:

the date it was issued
your name (or the account holders name if it is your parent or partner)
the name of the bank or building society
balance on the account
You can provide a download of electronic bank statements as long as it has this information. You do not need to have these stamped by the bank.

We may do verification checks with your bank. If we’re unable to verify the funds your application may be refused.

Money in other currencies

If your money is held in a foreign currency this will be converted into pound sterling (£) using the spot exchange rate on OANDA for the date of the application.

The amount of money you have to show
Students
Your CAS will show your course fees.

The table below shows how much you need depending on your circumstances.

mimilyrics:
Here goes Justwise. I'll update as necessary.

Under the new student visa rules, you can apply for your visa at most, 6 months before your course start date but you can only travel at most, 1 month before your course start date.

Requirements for student visa Application link: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/apply

1. Your passport.

2. CAS statement (this includes your CAS number and sponsor details). You don't need to upload this as it is an electronic document that the ECO has access to, just filling the information on your application is ok.

3. Academic evidence and documents detailed on CAS.

4. TB test result (from IOM only). See booking details here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria

5. Outstanding tuition fees.

6. Maintenance requirements:
a. £1,334 monthly (for up to 9 mo ths) for within London (this includes schools in the Greater London area and all the London boroughs). This means that you need to show £1,334 * 9 for your maintenance.
b. £1,023 monthly (for up to 9 months) for outside London. This means that you need to show £1,023*9 for your maintenance.

7. Finance evidence:

a. Your bank statement or your parents bank statement to show your funds (tuition fees + maintenance).
The money must be be kept in the account for 28 days before application; the end of the 28 days must not be older than 31 days before your application.

The only family members that can sponsor you (give you their account statement to use) are your parents or legal guardian.
If using your parents' account(s), you need your birth certificate which has your parents' name as your parents to prove your relationship to them.

If using your guardian's statement, you need to include court document appointing the person as your guardian. This guardian must have been appointed by the court when you were below 18 years.

b. You can also submit a sponsorship letter (see sample here: https://docs.gre.ac.uk/rep/sas/example-sponsorship-letter ) if you're sponsored by
i. Her Majesty’s (UK) Government
ii. The applicant’s home (Nigerian, in this case) government
iii. the British Council
iv. an international organisation eg. UNICEF, UN, WHO etc.
v. an international company (a company that operates in 2 or more countries)
vii. a university (eg. The university where you will be studying).
viii. a UK independent school.

c. Loan letter if you are in receipt of an educational loan. The loan must be in your name. See link for details: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/financial-evidence-for-student-and-child-student-route-applicants

8. Consent letter: You'll also need a letter from your parent(s) or guardian that states that they consent to you using the funds in the account for which evidence has been submitted. This is only applicable if using their bank statements. See sample here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.westminster.ac.uk/sites/default/public-files/general-documents/Example%2520of%2520parent%2520consent%2520letter.doc&ved=2ahUKEwjVuYnvs9rtAhX7UxUIHR04C3cQFjALegQIBxAB&usg=AOvVaw23ibrOLrlQod4FOobTdsJp

9. ATAS certificate, if your course requires it.

10. Consent letter: Under 18s will also need a consent letter from both parents or their guardian consenting to their visa application, their living arrangements in the UK and their travel to the UK. See example here (edit as required): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=29499

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/immigration/tier-4-application/supporting-documents#consent

FOR DEPENDANTS
a. Spouses only: Marriage certificate.

b. Spouses and Children: Maintenance evidence: Bank statement showing £845 monthly * 9 months for within London or £680 monthly * 9 months for outside London. This must be in the account for at least 28 days; the end of the 28 days must not be older than 31 days before your application.

For dependant spouses, the money can be in your account or your partner's account.

For dependant children, the money can be in either parent's account.

c. Spouses and children: TB test certificate (From IOM only)

d. Your children only: Child(ren)'s birth certificate showing you as their parent.

e. Spouse or parent's Biometric Residence Permit if they are already in the UK, their vignette /GWF number if they have gotten their vignette but are still in Nigeria or if they are awaiting their application decision.

f. For spouses, you can include pictures of you and your spouse to prove that your marriage is genuine and subsisting or communication evidence (if you have lived apart prior to your application especially in cases where the spouse has travelled to the UK already).

g. For children only: consent letter signed by both parents or legal guardian. See sample here (edit as required): http://documents.manchester.ac.uk/display.aspx?DocID=29499

https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/ssid/immigration/tier-4-application/supporting-documents#consent

h. Your passport.

i. IHS payment. No need to upload your IHS receipt as the payment is automatically linked to the application for which it was made.

Partner application link: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/country-nationality/pbs_dependant_partner_out_uk?_ga=2.266335631.125829891.1608378020-1159481724.1592400843

Child dependant application link: https://apply-to-visit-or-stay-in-the-uk.homeoffice.gov.uk/sort/country-nationality/pbs_dependant_child_out_uk?_ga=2.27768124.125829891.1608378020-1159481724.1592400843

COSTS.
1. Visa fee: £348 . For further info, check on costs and requirements check https://www.gov.uk/student-visa

2. TB test fee: currently N57,800. Check for booking, cost, and updated information here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tuberculosis-test-for-a-uk-visa-clinics-in-nigeria/tuberculosis-testing-in-nigeria

3. IHS cost: Currently £470 for each year of your course plus £235 for the extra 4-6 months granted in addition to the duration of your course.
Calculate how much your IHS will cost here: https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type

4. Optional processing service fees. Check here for more info: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visa-regulations-revised-table/2020
a. Priority: £220 (application processed, ideally, within 5 working days)
b. Super priority: £956 (application processed, ideally, within 24 hours)
c. For other value added services, check
https://pos.tlscontact.com/abv_en/added-value-services

NOTE: For single parents who want to travel with their under-18 child(ren) but not with the child(ren)'s other parent, you will need a death certificate, sole custody order or any other legal document that shows that the child(ren)'s other parent isn't in the picture anymore.

Richdee1:
https://www.nairaland.com/1969461/cost-nigeria-international-passport
Check out this link

Justwise please close this down

Rosskivvyy:
You are a hypocrite.

The OP's post was filled with barely concealed contempt and condescension for her fellow Nigerians.

Laced with snippets of spite and prejudice.

I reply her with harsh words.

That's the way of our people.

We don't sugarcoat foolishness.

gregyboy:
No wonder you got me to explain the meaning of betray to you, how would you grab it when its still new to you.... You need more sensitization

gregyboy:
While our black ladies hope to take their black men home for marriage gbam he gets married to a white lady betraying the black women who longed for him for him.....

gregyboy:
Are u still asking or is it that you dont know the meaning for the word betray

gregyboy:
Stop recircling this rubbish, marrying outside your race is betrayal coupled with inferiority complex

JovialJune:
So we should believe Op's narrative as the absolute truth without valid questions or a counter opinion?

ShoeShineGuy:
@justwise
Pls try and do something about those persistently and recklessly spamming this thread with add-me-to-this-add-me-to-that posts. Quite irritating.. They can at least learn how to use their PM in achieving same purpose even if, as it's apparent, they don't have this thread's interest at heart!

babaolofin:
You are absolutely correct. The writer deliberately refused to explain or deliberate more on item 5 because it is a Church matter. I can tell you, thousands of Church members are monitoring responses to Item 5 , waiting to launch attacks.

The issue of Nigerian or Blacks Churches is something the members don't want anybody to discuss.

Leshurr:
Point 5 is pretty much self explanatory... but to expand further, ... Nigerian churches abroad are toxic because everything bad about Nigeria is practised there; mediocrity, corruption, nepotism, classism, hypocrisy, wickedness, envy, arrogance etc..
The focus is neither on God, nor attaining righteousness but rather on showing off, making money and being rewarded with titles in within the organisation (church).
... This is why you'd see economically disadvantaged people who actually live in council houses, dressing like millionaires in church whilst looking down on others who are just as poor as they are.. respect and honor is given to the most superficial of things.

chrisj2:
My friend, there is no quarrel from me... I am just saying what I know... It is all there in black and white - buyer beware, so they say.

If he gets his full value back from the small claims court then that will be a great result. However, he still end getting the maximum of £50 but pay his own cost as well.

Clauses are clauses no matter how pained the person is.

I leave this topic now... No Biggie!

Poch:
This is another of such situations where you are both right!

You are speaking from a point of conviction, equity and fairness...
The other guy is speaking from a point of policy and data available to him.

You both have the right to both point of view...its not wrong...

Make i run comot before them use me settle quarrel.

chrisj2:
It goes to show how good Royal are because you have not experienced many losses. Many items in their millions arrive at the recipient daily so we are talking about a small percentage here.

No need to get cross, rules are rules - there is a limit on compensation - try and find out for yourself.

Royal Mail Signed For can only be tracked at the start and the end - that is a simple 100% fact! I repeat, it is a fact!

Special Delivery and Tracked 24 and Tracked 48 are the guy trackable items - go find out!

Only Special Delivery Items are scanned at every point including mail centred and delivery offices. Yes, your postman should scan everything including Signed For and even ordinary items with 2D QRs but that does not always happen. But bevt customers have received their items, everyone is happy except the small percentage.

Now if you are talking about something sent recently then the quality of service will be lower because of unprecedented volumes and use of many temporary and agency staff. It might have been stolen or lost along the way - it happens!

If your item is not special delivery, it might be at the bottom of that huge pile.

Good luck with your law suit!

chrisj2:
I am sorry to bust this bubble about Royal Mail Signed for item: you post them at the post office, yes; they have a tracking number and are trackable... However, it is treated just like any other first class item except for the signature obtained when delivered.

So if your item goes missing after posting, there is no way of tracking it to anywhere or knowing where it is.

Royal Mail carry millions of items and it is natural that things will go missing for whatever reasons but you will find it is just a small percentage.

Never send item of value including your certificate, money, jewellery and so on by Signed For; it has to be sent by Special Delivery where it is trackable at every point of stop and compensation is much higher.

I am surprised that Justwise of all people will send a phone even if it secondhand iPhone by Signed For; he should have known better.
There is maximum compensation for Signed For item (maybe £50+). There is also a maximum for Special Delivery Item close to £2500 or so.

The Court action will not change the rules because the customer should know the rules before using the service. Pity!

wallg123:
Would things ever get back to normal ?... I’m really feeling sad..... can’t even hug my daughter properly or kiss her goodnight as usual or even allow her give her baby brother kisses and cuddles, just because she came into contact with a child that’s tested positive for COVID-19 in her nursery school .....

I feel like I’m about having a mental breakdown but can’t allow my wife see me like this ....

If to say I dey smoke I for done go find better Egbo smoke

Mamatukwas:
Mogbe!! So even signed service is not enough deterrent! Tufia! Shame won’t even allow me say all the money I’ve lost with them. These days I’m super careful sending anything with Royal Mail. Their own staff told me they have very high turnover. People come, work for 3 months, steal and go.

Braket:
*365#.
TheGuyFromHR. This is the second consecutive year I have opted-in for this and my number still works. It the second sim on my phone. I recently switched it off because I'm tired of the spam texts that keeps entering.

Plus I was also able to check my NIN enrollment with. So it still works.

Mamatukwas:
!!!!!!!. Adding a few of these for emphasis. Royal Mail folks have a lot of sticky fingered people working for them. If whatever you are sending is important or has value, quietly use special tracked/signed service. Trust me I’ve learnt from the things I’ve suffered. In hard cash

Divine88:
I laugh at the bolded statement
No one will steal your mails or letters. I think you or your housemates must have put in the wrong postcode or addresses.
To always confirm if your address is correct with Royal Mail. Always check this Royal Mail link.

https://www.royalmail.com/find-a-postcode

You can actually zoom into any address just as google maps works. Apparently this is what Royal Mail uses.

umarwy:
Nice one.

Me I dey naija, so first thing I did was to get my new ATMs and tokens. It's left for me to go and battle NIN in this festive period.

Hopefully when I am due to comeback covid 23 situation never escalate

Odedenshi1:
Hi guys,

Please how do I follow up with or track my NI? I am trying to call them, it’s over 50mins now, with no response from their end. It seems I am just waiting in futility.

It seems a thief has been stealing people’s letters in my house. Some of the housemates have complained of not receiving their letters.

I was supposed to have received my DBS & NI by now, but alas, there are no where to be found. I have requested for a DBS reprint and need to follow up with the NI as a classmate I submitted my application 1week before her forms came just informed me that she received her NI this morning.

Advices and suggestions are most welcome, have a nice day ahead.

Odedenshi1:
9mobile call it extended sim validity. You pay #500 yearly to leave your sim active on the network.

I am not sure the amount other network operators charge for the service

Braket:
You know you can opt-in for keep my number? You pay a certain fee yearly to keep the number. I know mtn does this.

DisGuy:
Thanks, that's a good rate

umarwy:
Mine stopped working a while ago, it keeps saying wrong pin/create a pin.

And after contacting GTB they directed me to NRN department which is another story.

My advice for everyone get a token before leaving naija

DisGuy:
Do you know if the credit Naira or they've also followed the CBN directives?