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Waiting on ID?

Hi there,

I've submitted my Student Finance application online after answering all the questions I can and now one of the steps is telling me that I need to send proof of identity. I'm going to send off a passport application tomorrow but it says that process could take up to 6 weeks which would mean I could miss the Student Finance deadline. Because of that, I'm really stressing out about getting my loans late when I start university. Can my SF application only be processed if they've received my proof of identity, even if I've completed everything else on the application?

Reply 1

Clearing and Applications Advisor

Original post by Armastan

Can you send off your birth certificate instead? https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-forms/y/uk-full-time/proof-identity/year-1617

SFE say they'll process and return documents within 4 weeks so unless you need your passport for an imminent holiday then that should be manageable. (FWIW passport applications are usually a LOT quicker than 6 weeks - everyone I know got theirs sorted within a week but there's always a chance of a backlog)