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Opening a Student Account for Art Foundation

I've accepted my conditional offer for UCA Epsom already and I know that the year of art foundation's tuition fees is completely free. However, I would still like to open a current account as it's the most optimal option for me at the moment - including other personal matters as well that I need to open my own 18-and-over account.

But the majority of banks do not allow students who are in a 1-year foundation course, so I'm currently lost and don't know how I am able to open a student account or current account.
I heard that HSBC allows art foundation courses but require a UCAS code - any other students that apply towards art foundation knows that we do not apply through UCAS and only directly to the universities themselves.

Has anyone else encountered this problem? I would greatly appreciate any tips & advice right now xxx
Hi there, I was just wondering if you ever found a solution to this as I am in the same situation as you were in? Thanks

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