In most cases, if you are applying for a Student visa, you will you need to provide financial evidence to show you have enough money to cover your tuition fees and living costs. There may also be additional documents required when using certain types of financial evidence. Important change to the financial requirements From 11 November 2025, students applying under the Student route will need to demonstrate higher maintenance funds. The new requirements are:£1,171 per month(up to a maximum of 9 months)The maximum accommodation offset will also increase to £1,529These changes will apply to Student route applications made on or after 11 November 2025. Who needs to provide financial documents Normally, you would need to prepare specific documents to meet the Student financial requirements. However, if you are applying from inside the UK and have been living in the UK for at least 12 continuous months with valid visa permission, you can meet the financial requirements automatically. How much money you need You may need to prepare financial evidence that holds enough money to cover your tuition fees and the required level of living costs. Types of financial documents you can use Find out what types of funds you can use to pay for your tuition fees and living costs. Types include: self-funding, educational loans and scholarships. This article was published on 2024-07-29
