Living away from home and getting a grant for uni

Here's the Student Finance site where you can get an estimate of how much you'll be entitled to in Maintenance Loans and Grants:

http://www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk/portal/page?_pageid=153,4680136&_dad=portal

A word of warning, that for the majority of applicants, the Student Finance money they get won't cover the cost of renting a 1-bed or studio flat so that they can live alone. Students are generally funded so that they can live in uni-owned shared accommodation or a room in a shared private rented house/flat. Many people have to work part-time in order to keep up with bills. You won't get any extra SF because you're already living in your own private rented place which has higher rent.

If you're 24 or under, then your entitlement will automatically be calculated on your parents' income unless there are particular circumstances e.g. you've been financially self-supporting for the last three years (which will be difficult to prove if you're only just moving out now).

Hmmm. I know I will be able to prove that I am living alone as I can show bank transfers for rent, food receipts and provide the people who are arranging the finance and grants with statements. I guess I will be able to show only 7 months of living alone because thats how long it will be when I move out. I am looking to keep my loans as low as possible as I am currently working 31 hours a week and studying 3 days in college. I do not have a day off.

Pascal