mimilyrics:
Yes, your marriage certificate is enough proof of change of name for UKVI. You're not required to submit an affidavit for that except you choose to.

Okay, thank you!!!

For RGU students, did you also get this mail? This was for applicants of Social Work...

"In preparation of you joining RGU on Monday 28 September 2020, I want to update you with the plans that we have made in order to provide you with the best and safest start to your learning with RGU.

With the current government guidance and social distancing requirements, blended teaching in semester 1 will primarily be delivered digitally, with on-campus experiences being delivered for some cohorts. We intend to transition to normal on campus teaching activity following government guidance in semester two. For students in any cohort who, for whatever personal/health reason are currently unable to attend campus, we want to assure you that you can engage fully with all essential teaching and learning entirely online.

Our detailed semester 1 timetable will be issued late August, however a broad indication of the likely minimum timetabled on-campus teaching and learning activity is:

Postgraduate
MSc Social Work
Stage 1 - One 4 hour block per week on-campus
Stage 2 - not timetabled to be on campus

Our campus will be open with measures in place to keep you safe. Students will be able to attend campus for activities including use of our study spaces and access to our support services. Full details of how to access campus will be provided in the university welcome/induction scheduled online in the week of 21 September, prior to week 1 of teaching.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming you in September. We will continue to update our coronavirus FAQ webpages with the latest guidance, and we will keep in touch as our preparations continue to ensure you have the information and support so that you are ready for the new academic session. We look forward to welcoming you to academic session 2020-21.

Note: The current proposed arrangements will be reviewed in line with further guidance on the COVID situation. The teaching on-campus stated is a minimum and may be increased according to updating rules and regulations."

mattfeuter:


This is incorrect,

The schools job is to put measures in place to ensure students safety, what if you chose not to sanitise and maintain social distancing and then subsequently catch COVID 19, do we blame the uni for that too?

Na wa o when a school take responsibility it means they have set out measures in order not to put students at risk.


You will be sent out of the place if you don't obey the rules or you will sit with police. Thank God oyibo no dey waste time with police.

If you are migrant the go back to your country if you want to put people at risk thats why the UK Govt have said once you enter their country give them the address of where you're staying.

Comprehension should be that hard now.

On a side note, are people looking at the crazy exchange rate on Oanda? Hopefully it won't affect all the maintenance funds gathered so far...(i had a look today for a friend and )

Aprokodaughter:



Na wa o when a school take responsibility it means they have set out measures in order not to put students at risk.


You will be sent out of the place if you don't obey the rules or you will sit with police. Thank God oyibo no dey waste time with police.

If you are migrant the go back to your country if you want to put people at risk thats why the UK Govt have said once you enter their country give them the address of where you're staying.

Comprehension should be that hard now.

What are you on about?

you’re talking about something different.

This is where personal responsibility comes into place.

Unis cannot monitor students 24/7, and yes as I’ve mentioned earlier, they can only put measures in place I.e sanitizers, Hand Washing stations, Social distancing rules etc and hope people will use their common sense.

mattfeuter:


What are you on about?

you’re talking about something different.

This is where personal responsibility comes into place.

Unis cannot monitor students 24/7, and yes as I’ve mentioned earlier, they can only put measures in place I.e sanitizers, Hand Washing stations, Social distancing rules etc and hope people will use their common sense.

Thats why the school have put in necessary measures on ground in other to avoid being traced to the University.


Hopefully they use their sense.

Can some people already in UK give us hints on how to secure accommodation (outside campus), hotel booking etc because of this quarantine measures. Your contributions will be highly appreciated

About quarantine measures, speak with your school and see how they can help, some schools may have temporary accommodation you can use for the 14days perhaps at a reduced price compared to hotels, and with no further contract after the quarantine period so you can leave.

Another option is an affordable Air B n B (using your schools postcode as a search location), i am sure there will be guidance on Air B n Bs too.

On general accommodation, alot of links have been given here if you go through previous threads; rightmove, zoopla, openrent,gumtree etc. The advice is to have a look for what suits your budget before you leave, send emails or call the landlords or agents directly(inform them that you aren't in the country yet and try to stall abit till you arrive the UK to physically view the accommodation) and if satisfied then pay.

To reduce the torture of seeing the accommodation you like being taken, look through a couple of weeks before leaving.

An extra tip is to double check the distance of the accommodation to your prospective schools so you can save on transport and remember to read through the rental agreement and ask questions on anything you aren't comfortable with.

Others can add...

Cheers

bayosegun:
Can some people already in UK give us hints on how to secure accommodation (outside campus), hotel booking etc because of this quarantine measures. Your contributions will be highly appreciated

Can family book studio accommodation for quarantine period before renting apartment.

Anyone current student in Teesside university? Pls help out for accommodation

mimilyrics:
What I meant was that the name on your passport must match the name on your account and if there's any discrepancy, you should fix it.
You don't need the change of name affidavit since all your documents including passport/account are still in your maiden name. Your visa/brp will be issued in your maiden name which is what you currently have on your passport.

If you want your new last name (husband's surname) to be reflected on your visa/brp, you'll need to change the name on your passport .

NOTE: your wedding certificate, along with your passport in your new name is enough to prove change of name with UKVI if need be.

Okay
Thank you.

LaaJiblik:



You mean all your documents are carrying your maiden name, but YOUR bank account name is in your husband’s name?

Do you happen to have an ‘old’ bank account which has the name that matches the name on your documents?
If yes, transfer the maintenance money to that account.
Problem solved.

My bank account is also in my maiden name. I can put the money there,no problem with that.

But I did an affidavit of change of name weeks ago and I just need the embassy to know I am married.

What’s the best way to go about it because I don’t my status there to be single.

Thanks

Hi all, I could link anyone going to Keele or Staffordshire University with a private landlord for cheap quarantine or longer term accommodation. You can DM if interested.

What about Teesside?

As a married woman, you're not obliged to change your name if you don't want to (UKVI understands this) and it doesn't affect your marital status when filling forms. You can use your maiden name and tick the married box.

Since your maiden name is on all your documents (including passport and account) and you don't want to get a new passport in your husband's last name, just fill in your maiden name on your visa application form and select married and input your husband's details.

In this case, you don't need your wedding certificate except your hubby is applying with you since all your legal documents have the same name on them.

EkeneMiriam:


My bank account is also in my maiden name. I can put the money there,no problem with that.

But I did an affidavit of change of name weeks ago and I just need the embassy to know I am married.

What’s the best way to go about it because I don’t my status there to be single.

Thanks

fatfatty:
Hello house, pls how long does it take to recieve Telex copy ? I paid my tuition deposit at gtbank thru form A , got debited 2 days ago but yet to receive d telex.

mail the school to confirm if they have received your deposit. That was what I did when access bank did not send me telex copy

Ibromoney:
For guys going to Bournemouth Universitry. I was sent the scholarship letter and told to pay the deposit. I have not seen anything like offer letter(unconditional offer). Is it normal(scholarship letter before offer letter)? I am still seeing Decision pending under Decision/Status. Thanks.

that was how mine came too, scholarship letter before admission letter, but it was almost immediately after.

I'm yet to book an appointment. Its seems as if TLS is yet to start accepting appointments. I've tried several times without success.

SegunWamiri:


Great. What date were you able to get?

Is the UK allowing student from into their country in September 2020?

Hello

Please, is it okay to use my parents account for payment of tuition fees using form A. If yes, how will the school know that the payment is from me?

Yes

neduboo:
Is the UK allowing student from into their country in September 2020?

Yes it’s okay.
They will know from your student ID number and name (written on the offer letter that you give to the bank).

You can also send them the telex copy to fasten the confirmation

gracedforever:
Hello

Please, is it okay to use my parents account for payment of tuition fees using form A. If yes, how will the school know that the payment is from me?

Skymoore1004:
Yes

That's great! I hope other countries follow suite

MamaG2020:
Anyone current student in Teesside university? Pls help out for accommodation

I just sent you a mail.

Skymoore1004:
Yes it’s okay.
They will know from your student ID number and name (written on the offer letter that you give to the bank).

You can also send them the telex copy to fasten the confirmation

Thank you �

gracedforever:
Hello

Please, is it okay to use my parents account for payment of tuition fees using form A. If yes, how will the school know that the payment is from me?

I am sure you have a unique student ID/number. There's a space for it when filling your form A, so the school will definitely know it is you.

Just don't make a mistake when putting it down.

@Stenon thanks for your relentless support and advice as always.

From what you quoted below, the 24 months after studies then means there is still a pending tuition balance to be paid right? Can that allow you access the psw visa when the degree hasn't been completed with a certificate been issued?


Would any institution issue a certificate without full payment of the tuition fee?


Can tuition balance be spread into the placement year so the payment doesn't overweigh someone?


The summer holiday period can avail a typical 9ja hustler how much on the average during this long holiday for January intake?

STENON:
Yes, you can do that, it all depends on your expensive lifestyle. Set up a payment plan while studying with that loan...
During your studies, with your 20 hours work per week, walking distance from your house to school and work, You can pay back £200 monthly: £200 × 12 = £2400, and still comfortably afford your accommodation and living expenses in a shared flat.
After your studies..., for next 2 years ( 24 months), Your full time work should get you a minimum payback of £500 per month : £500 x 24 = £12,000.

Its an interest free loan and better than taking bank loan. Please grab this Golden opportunity now...

NomzyJust:



I am sure you have a unique student ID/number. There's a space for it when filling your form A, so the school will definitely know it is you.

Just don't make a mistake when putting it down.

Thank you so much

You won't be allowed to graduate without offsetting your tuition balance. Without graduating, you won't be able to take advantage of the PSW.

You won't get your certificate with pending tuition payments.

There are deadlines for tuition payments and extending tuition from prior study years to the placement year is unlikely. Failure to meet all payment deadlines might result in the school reporting you to UKVI which will lead to a curtailment of your visa.

How much you make during summer holidays depends on how many hours you're able to work and that largely depends on the industry (hospitality, care, nightlife) you work in. i.e. if you're able to work 40 hours/week at minimum wage during summer holidays, that will be 40 hours * £9.20 = £368 weekly.

buddie:
@Stenon thanks for your relentless support and advice as always.

From what you quoted below, the 24 months after studies then means there is still a pending tuition balance to be paid right? Can that allow you access the psw visa when the degree hasn't been completed with a certificate been issued?


Would any institution issue a certificate without full payment of the tuition fee?


Can tuition balance be spread into the placement year so the payment doesn't overweigh someone?


The summer holiday period can avail a typical 9ja hustler how much on the average during this long holiday for January intake?

@mimilyrics
Thanks so much for your prompt response.

And there would be 15% tax and NI deductions from those earnings right?

mimilyrics:
You won't be allowed to graduate without offsetting your tuition balance. Without graduating, you won't be able to take advantage of the PSW.

You won't get your certificate with pending tuition payments.

How much you make depends on how many hours you're able to work and that largely depends on the industry (hospitality, care, nightlife) you work in. i.e. if you're able to work 40 hours/week at minimum wage during summer holidays, that will be 40 hours * £9.20 = £368 weekly.

This will be calculated using your tax code and I can't be definite about how much will be deducted but as long as you're below the personal income threshold, you'll only pay something little for NI and nothing for tax.
Use the link below as a calculation guide:
https://listentotaxman.com/m/

buddie:
@mimilyrics
Thanks so much for your prompt response.

And there would be 15% tax and NI deductions from those earnings right?

buddie:
@Stenon thanks for your relentless support and advice as always.

From what you quoted below, the 24 months after studies then means there is still a pending tuition balance to be paid right? Can that allow you access the psw visa when the degree hasn't been completed with a certificate been issued?


Would any institution issue a certificate without full payment of the tuition fee?


Can tuition balance be spread into the placement year so the payment doesn't overweigh someone?


The summer holiday period can avail a typical 9ja hustler how much on the average during this long holiday for January intake?

No, don't get me wrong please. My explanation was based mainly on the fact that his family member was willing to give him an interest free loan of £15,000 for his school fees.