The financial requirement is that you show you have enough money to support yourself while studying in the UK. Usually you’ll need to show a set amount of money for each month of your course, for up to 9 months.

If you’re applying from overseas, or if are applying in the UK but have not been here with permission for 12 months or more, you must show that you have enough money to cover your course fees (and boarding fees, if relevant) and living costs.

You might not need to provide financial evidence if you’re from an exempt country but you should still make sure you have enough funds. UK Visas and Immigration may ask you to show that you have them.

You do not need to show funds if you are applying as a Student Union Sabbatical Officer or to study as a doctor or dentist in training.

How your finance requirement is worked out

Students

The amount of money you need to show depends on:

• your course fees, which are set out on your confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) Your education provider will send you the CAS once they’ve offered you a place on a course
• the length of your course
• whether you have already paid some money to your sponsor
• your course of study or type of student permission you are applying for
• where you are studying – the amount is different if you’re studying in London
• if you have paid any money to your sponsor for accommodation; up to £1,334 can be deducted from the funds you need to show
• your living arrangements, if you are aged under 18

If you are allowed to bring dependants (your partner or children) you will also need to show you have enough money to cover their living costs.