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macky
29th June 2011, 12:52
My son just arrived here in UK January this year..I was trying to put him in one of our local college..after a few weeks they came back to me and say's he can't go College due to his visa status? His on settlement visa..and they have said ..because it say's no recourse to public funds!! Is it because he is not a minor? Because I have friends that they have brought their kids here in Uk from Philippines and now studying here...(minors) Please help!!!
Bluebirdjones
29th June 2011, 12:55
For clarification, how old is your son ?
macky
29th June 2011, 13:10
18 yrs old
joebloggs
29th June 2011, 13:31
i think that could be his problem, if i remember correctly he needs to have ILR for at least 1yr as he's not a minor (over 18), and he would have to pay international fees until he has has ilr at least 1yr..
macky
29th June 2011, 13:37
Oh dear..tnx joebloggs!!! He might just find a job for now without qualification at all..how silly is that!! hmmmmmm :doh
Bluebirdjones
29th June 2011, 13:53
... just as silly as british-born children having to pay £9,000 per annum for a University education.
Tawi2
29th June 2011, 19:26
Your son is 18 and your 33 :Erm:
bornatbirth
29th June 2011, 19:40
Your son is 18 and your 33 :Erm:

33 posts :Erm:
Tawi2
29th June 2011, 19:49
33 posts
Its been a long day,I was up at 4am :doh:icon_lol:
joebloggs
29th June 2011, 19:59
Its been a long day,I was up at 4am :doh:icon_lol:

so was i :D

get up 4:30am every working day, thou only slept 2hrs :NoNo:, nearly fell asleep at work :NEW5::icon_lol:
grahamw48
29th June 2011, 20:10
The ex's mother had the first of her 12 at 15years old....married at 14. :)
Terpe
30th June 2011, 12:53
The ex's mother had the first of her 12 at 15years old....married at 14. :)

My wife's mother had the first child (of 9) at the age of 17 years. Her father was 21 years older than her mother. Both parents were Filipino's.
So a number of often discussed issues there. :)

Sorry for the off-topic posting macky
macky
5th July 2011, 23:04
lol tnx guys....at least u take a bit of pressure away :Rasp:
macky
5th July 2011, 23:06
BTW do anyone know if there is a site for cost figures for my son going to college? Can't seem to find any helpful sites..:bigcry:
:bigcry:
Bluebirdjones
6th July 2011, 09:51
I'm assuming that your son has a UK passport.
If that's the case, if he signs on as unemployed, he'll get the JobSeekers Allowance.
If he's in receipt of JA, I'm sure he can attend a local college for free (or at the very least, a greatly reduced rate).