Sirbantu:

Lol# if you want to study in UK.. You need to have your tuition fees + your maintenance fee which is around £9135 or more depending on where your institution is.
So my brother double your hustle and never give up

nellaluv:
Hello @ OlowoB

please what if a student applying for college/Uni in the UK is underage like 17yrs, should money be lodged in his account or sponsors account? Considering the fact that his sponsor, which is his mum do not reside in Nigeria but in the UK.

Thanks.

geomustee:
I have been silently folowing this thread over a year now... I have been given admission at kingston university to study geology.. Through my HND to continue from 100 level.. Accordingly to kingston uni.. All undergraduate applicant will have there CAS without any prior deposit.. And secondly the school is asking for the account prove before the issuance of CAS. So my question is, is it advisable to apply for visa without any prior deposit. And secondly after using the account for my CAS. With the 28days rule.. Intact on it.. How long is it expected to hold on to the printed statement of account before applying for the visa.. More over i want to use my legal guardian acount details which is my sponsor.. What are the document do i need from my legal guardian to validate my relationship with him

fizzile:
@dannyabba.
That's not true please. You have to pay atleast the
first instalment on your offer letter to indicate that
you have accepted the admission.

LGDON:
Nice thread

I need some information

I heard the UK gov increase the maintenance fees last year November.
Normally before if you book a student visa appointment..
One has to show the remaining part of tuition fee and one month maintenance fees in an account.

But now they have increased maintenance fees to the number of months for the degree program.

Is it True?

I think you got it mixed up sir. Before the laws changed late last year, only people who were resident in UK were allowed to show 2 months maintenance fees + balance of fees (it was termed established presence). This established presence has now been cancelled and everyone who is applying within UK must show 9 months maintenance fees except for those who will be applying on the PHD extension scheme.

Please note for those applying from Nigeria, it has always been 9 months maintenance fees for 28 days for years now, nothing changed about that.

Oh and before i forget, the monthly maintenance fees increased by some pounds for those studying in London and outside London

geomustee:

@dannyabba thanks so much for your response.. Is it compulsory that i forward the money on my guardian account to my account before applying for the visa... Because the 28days is already on my guardian account details

dannyabba:


I don't know so much about using guardian's other than parents. If it's your parents, I believe that should be fine as long as you provide a letter from them giving their consent to sponsor you, as well as your birth certificate.
For guardians other than blood parents, I'm afraid I don't know. It might be safer to move it to your own account. But maybe justwise or OlowoB can shed more light...

OlowoB:


please note: words of home office in bold.

"Under Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009, the Home Office must have regard to the need to safeguard children and to promote their welfare. All children studying in the UK must have suitable care arrangements in place for their travel, reception on arrival in the UK and living arrangements while here. Children are all students under 18 years old.

39. If you are 16 or 17 years old and applying as a Tier 4 (General) student, you must have your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) written consent that you can live and travel independently'

"[b]If you are a 16 or 17 year old Tier 4 (General) student, you have the legal right to live independently in the UK, and so may make your own arrangements for accommodation. However you require the consent of your parent(s)/legal guardian(s) to do this and to travel to the UK (if you are applying from overseas).

204. If you are 16 or 17 years old and living independently, you must provide a letter from your parent(s) or legal guardian(s), confirming:
 the relationship between you and your parent(s) or legal guardian(s);

 that your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have given their consen toyour application;

 that your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have given their consent to you living independently in the UK; and

 that your parent(s) of legal guardian(s) have given their consent to your independent travel to the UK.

205. The letter must confirm if your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have legal custody or sole responsibility for you. If they have sole custody then they must sign the letter. If they do not, the letter must confirm that each of your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) agree to the contents of the letter and it must be signed by each parent or legal guardian" www.gov.uk (page 52)[/b]

Please note that The "child" can use the parents account in UK or his own account here in Nigeria if he is applying as a TIER 4 GENERAL STUDENT
The mums account in UK can be used provided she stays in Uk legally. In this case, you won't need to do the Oanda conversion wahala.

All the best

nellaluv:


Thanks. Where you go since?

fizzile:
The best thing is for his guardian to move the money into his account and then start counting another 28days. They don't accept anything guardian.

dannyabba:


I don't know so much about using guardian's other than parents. If it's your parents, I believe that should be fine as long as you provide a letter from them giving their consent to sponsor you, as well as your birth certificate.
For guardians other than blood parents, I'm afraid I don't know. It might be safer to move it to your own account. But maybe justwise or OlowoB can shed more light...

OlowoB:


no be small thing o. I have been very busy and sometimes i am just too lazy to type. hope you are good?

nellaluv:


I'm good. I've been a silent follower. Because of you I voted Lanicky.

Thanks for your contributions to this thread. Have a nice day

lanicky:


Thanks nella



Thanks OlowoB God bless you.

nellaluv:


I'm good. I've been a silent follower. Because of you I voted Lanicky.

Thanks for your contributions to this thread. Have a nice day

OlowoB:


@fizzle, @ bolded is wrong sir. A legal guardian is accepted but a very difficult route. Infact, i don't know of anyone who has successfully used this route in Nigeria.

fizzile:
Guys, please i wana ask. Will it be late to apply for my visa by first week of September? I have to top up my account and restart the 28days counting and that should start by next week hopefully. Will it be late please?
cc: OlowoB, Justwise

fizzile:
Thats why am trying to discourage him from taking that route. Its better using a safe route. Hope am speaking your mind.

OlowoB:


when is your school resuming? There is express visa application of 5 working days although you will have to pay extra for that.

Let me also apologise to you fizzle, i just saw the mail you sent to me since jun 27. No vex abeg, i don't use this Nairaland mail too often.

fizzile:
School resumes on the September 26. Hope it won't be late applying first or second week of September. Like how much is the express visa application? The way this exchange is just changing eeehhh. Make e kukuma dey one place naa.
No problem boss. Please how do I get the proper mail u use often. Cos mostymz I might just want to get some info. Will appreciate.

fizzile:
School resumes on the September 26. Hope it won't be late applying first or second week of September. Like how much is the express visa application? The way this exchange is just changing eeehhh. Make e kukuma dey one place naa.
No problem boss. Please how do I get the proper mail u use often. Cos mostymz I might just want to get some info. Will appreciate.

Prinz15:
Please guys I need ur advice on this, there is a minor error on the address in the TB test, University was spelt as Univesity, hope it's not a big deal? Ur advice pls

umarwy:
For those finding difficulties in paying visa fee due to fix limit. I used GT naira master card for payment today. The staff I talked to said their is no daily limit just monthly limits. Cheers