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Independent Student - Maintenance loan

Hi , I am 24 and going to be 25 10days after my course starts. I have 2 kids, live by myself and financially support myself and kids. Would I be classed as an independent Student ? As I don’t financially rely on my parent
Original post by Jadaex
Hi , I am 24 and going to be 25 10days after my course starts. I have 2 kids, live by myself and financially support myself and kids. Would I be classed as an independent Student ? As I don’t financially rely on my parent

Hi Jada, you would be independent if you have dependants. Have you sent their birth certificates and applied for the grants? Thanks, Jason
Reply 2
I didn’t know so I used my parents income even though I don’t rely on them. Would I be able to change my application or add then on and upload birth certificates and get backdated ? As my current payments are ready to be paid
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by Jadaex
I didn’t know so I used my parents income even though I don’t rely on them. Would I be able to change my application or add then on and upload birth certificates and get backdated ? As my current payments are ready to be paid

Hi Jada, you can amend this. Had you indicated you had dependants on your application? Thanks, Jason
Reply 4
Yes I did. How do I amend it ? And can I amend it and still get my payment on the 16th or would it be accessed all over again ?
Original post by Jadaex
Yes I did. How do I amend it ? And can I amend it and still get my payment on the 16th or would it be accessed all over again ?

Hi there,

We would need copies of your Children's birth certificate and proof of dependency. This would be a child benefit letter/tax credit award notice/universal credit statement. You can upload these online and it's around 33 working days for processing then your funding will update.

Your payments just now will remain the same until the evidence is processed and updated.

Thanks,
Ross
Reply 6
Thank you
Original post by Jadaex
Thank you

You're welcome. Have a good day. Thanks, Jason

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