Applying to university as a foreign HOME student without Biometric Residence Permit

@AlleyCat393

I actually believe that I'm in limbo with my documents. I haven't been doing much over the last 4-5 years, I didn't work and mostly wasted time (living with parents) however I did study A-levels on my own, did some earlier and am going to finish them this summer. So I was thinking of applying through clearing.

My situation with documentation is very very difficult. They require to see all the passports that have been issued since your indefinite leave to remain, and I have only had 2 (should have had 3) but I wasn't doing anything so I didn't need it, and now I am applying for a new passport at the embassy. Another problem is that I have LOST 1 of my 2 passports but only when it was already expired. On their form it says if you cant provide all passports then provide a police report or reference number for theft or loss of any missing passports (it was already expired I didnt report it) OR evidence of continuous residence in the UK during that period like council tax letters, GP, letters from school, electricity and gas bills etc.

I don't have any of that, because I live with my parents as I am in mid 20's now, and it seems like its going to be really hard getting a biometric pass, so my only hope is that the university can accept me as a home student without it and so can the student finance with the new passport and my documents from home office showing I have a valid visa. My parents can probably send some money while I study, as I can't work without it, but its really tough I don't know what to do, I somewhat panic and think of going back to my country and how much time I have wasted studying by myself for university since I can't do anything here

I have a bit of experience with BRPs so I feel ya! Only the Home Office and your embassy can advise you about immigration. That sort of thing is sensitive and is usually viewed on a case by case basis. The bits the uni and student finance will be concerned with is whether or not you're eligible for finance (and can prove it) and whether or not you have permission to study in the UK. Now both can be contacted and if you explain the situation to them they can tell you what documents they need from you and what you need to do. I'd do that first after you've identified which unis still have places for the course you want in clearing, whether you meet their requirements and contacted them.