Financial requirements

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

  • The amount required for living costs has increased. It is £1136 per month of course, up to a maximum 9-month total of £10,224. This change applies to Student visa applications submitted on or after 2 January 2025.  

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.

You may need to prepare financial evidence that holds enough money to cover your tuition fees and the required level of living costs.

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.