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See part 5 here for references https://www.nairaland.com/6331164/uk-student-visa-tier-4

For more update info visit this website https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money



Below material from mimilyrics gives you all the info you need

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.

More update will appear here.........

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.

https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money

justwise:
@All

I have noticed recently that a lot of people are advertising or seeking for ''proof of fund'' business here and some people here are willing to help.

So this is the deal..from now on i will not only ban those advertising it, i will also ban those seeking for one and those willing to help

If you got no money to study in the UK get a proper legal loan from a registered company or bank, don't come here to seek or advertise any illegal practices.

Thank you

Other helpful links


TB test https://mymedical.iom.int/apps/omas/#_frmHome


This link will help you complete your application form

https://www.ox.ac.uk/sites/files/oxford/field/field_document/Guide%20to%20completing%20Tier%204%20student%20visa%20application%20form%

When travelling to UK, best advice on what to do with POF money, convert to cash or go with your dollar card?

Thank Boss justwise

1. Those that have travelled, please give us a reliable covid day 2 and 8 centre to book

2. Flight used and fees paid

3. Pre departure covid Centre in lagos

4. I learnt you are to fill one ncdc form and pay 50k when travelling out of Nigeria

Please help

Please who has recently applied for and received an ATAS certificate?

Hello house, for VISA, do I need to upload my transcript alongside the degree certificate?

Made it

i shall testify about my visa success in this part ijn

jesudara459:
Hello house, for VISA, do I need to upload my transcript alongside the degree certificate?

You don’t need to. Unless it’s stated on your CAS which I doubt

Scobyy2007,
Thank for your reply.

Hey guys I need clarifications real quick. The declaration of age affidavit that I want to use to prove the relationship between myself and my sponsor (dad) was tippex by the oath commissioner before he signed and stamped it. I hope this won't constitute an issue during cas request and visa application? I need clarifications please

Hello people,
I'm on TLS page trying to book priority appointment. All the appointment times slots are SOLD up to Sept 17th!
Do any one have an idea of what I can do?

Thank you.

Panacea278:
i shall testify about my visa success in this part ijn

Amen!

Thanks Justwise

onidodo:
Hello people,
I'm on TLS page trying to book priority appointment. All the appointment times slots are SOLD up to Sept 17th!
Do any one have an idea of what I can do?

Thank you.

Book the earliest date and then arrange to do a walk in; that'll will cost you an extra 42k payable via POS at the tls place you'll choose for biometrics.

onidodo:
Hello people,
I'm on TLS page trying to book priority appointment. All the appointment times slots are SOLD up to Sept 17th!
Do any one have an idea of what I can do?

Thank you.

Sadly, the best thing at this point is too choose any date first then go for walk-in with your 42k

@ just wise please I need know if names arrangement is a big deal,more like it’s reversed my Bank account name is Bola Sola Fola. Instead of
Fola sola Bola as in my school application. What can I do about it?thanks

Please, has anyone who did biometrics on 12th August gotten a collection mail?

Priority service

Co-ask question 1, many unreliable ones out there. New thread, well done everyone contributing positively.

Vecharry:
1. Those that have travelled, please give us a reliable covid day 2 and 8 centre to book

2. Flight used and fees paid

3. Pre departure covid Centre in lagos

4. I learnt you are to fill one ncdc form and pay 50k when travelling out of Nigeria

Please help

Hello guys,

Kindly advise on using other airline like airfrance or airmoraic royal to UK other than BA. Any side effect please. Those that use these airline recently please advise

Thanks

Na here we Dey

Been following since part 3 and reserved space for my testimony on the first page of part 4, certain I will make it there. Well, it's part 6 and I will make it this time by God's grace. Welcome everyone to part 6 loaded with our testimonies.

demmysoft:
Hello guys,

Kindly advise on using other airline like airfrance or airmoraic royal to UK other than BA. Any side effect please. Those that use these airline recently please advise

Thanks

Co-ask, all the people with visa Alert, are you not flying? Help us wen never enter airport

Good Morning Everyone , please I need assistance in filling my passenger locator form . It’s asking if my home address is in the Uk.

I picked Yes and wrote my brother’s address since I’m isolating there for 10 days.

Kindly help clarify if this is right or I need to pick no and add my Nigerian Address.

Please help as I need answers urgently. Thank you in anticipation.

demmysoft:
Hello guys,

Kindly advise on using other airline like airfrance or airmoraic royal to UK other than BA. Any side effect please. Those that use these airline recently please advise

Thanks

I think you need Transit visa to use Air France or any EU based airline. You can use any other flight provided that they won't Transit in any Red zone airport.
So Emirate, Qatar Airways, Air Morocco, is okay as long as they remain in Amber list.

Hello guys,

Please how do i compose my letter of consent since I'm traveling with my daughter and husband (he is her stepdad) and what else do i need to show as proof of sole custody. I wasn't married to her dad. I am the main applicant and they are both my dependants.

Good morning guys, please i will need your help.
I am filling my application, there is a place where it was asked do you have other relatives in UK .
i actually have a younger sister but in the previous page siblings was not listed. how do i best answer this ?

My Testimony is coming

Amen!!!

prettytorlar:
My Testimony is coming

Boss, i will need your assistance in filling the application. i already sent you a mail. Thanks always

scobyy2007:
Amen!!!