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[darren-b]

thanks for this info. what if i had someone that will sponsor my studies there aside from my sister. she's my aunt and she's working abroad. the account is on her name. is it ok? then, there's also an account under my name. is there also a need of affidavit of support from my aunt and also her certificate of employment for her to justify that she can support my studies? thanks in advance.

It's not allowed as only official sponsorship is allowed now. You need to have the money in an account in your name (could be joint with someone else) for 30 days prior to your application.

my sister advised me to take up NVQ. I am really not a nursing or any four year medical course graduate. But i finished a six month caregiver course aside from my bachelor's degree. will they consider me to enroll on NVQ? i am a commerce grad, by the way. and also, my work experience is more of office and administrative work. thanks again. God bless!

I've seen suggestions that the UK government is being tougher on students and checking that the course is of benefit to them rather than being an excuse to come to the UK to work. You may have to be able to provide good evidence of why you want to switch careers. Also bear in mind that even on an NVQ you are only allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours a week (including any work which is part of your course).

[lhen]

[QUOTE=darren-b;185129]It's not allowed as only official sponsorship is allowed now. You need to have the money in an account in your name (could be joint with someone else) for 30 days prior to your application.

I'm sorry for having a lot of questions...I just need some ideas to enlighten me regarding this matter...what do you mean an official sponsorship? are you referring to the university where i supposed to enroll? does it mean that my aunt cannot be considered as my sponsor as i study there in UK?

[darren-b]

[QUOTE=lhen;185135]

It's not allowed as only official sponsorship is allowed now. You need to have the money in an account in your name (could be joint with someone else) for 30 days prior to your application.

I'm sorry for having a lot of questions...I just need some ideas to enlighten me regarding this matter...what do you mean an official sponsorship? are you referring to the university where i supposed to enroll? does it mean that my aunt cannot be considered as my sponsor as i study there in UK?

Sponsorship can only be by a government or an international scholarship agency, not by an individual (relative, etc).

Your aunt could help you by lending you the required money up front (at least GBP7000/PHP550K) for you to have whilst you apply. You can then return the money to her once your application has been processed and assuming your application is successful she can then provide you with a monthly allowance once you are in the UK.

[lhen]

[QUOTE=darren-b;185358][QUOTE=lhen;185135]

Sponsorship can only be by a government or an international scholarship agency, not by an individual (relative, etc).

Your aunt could help you by lending you the required money up front (at least GBP7000/PHP550K) for you to have whilst you apply. You can then return the money to her once your application has been processed and assuming your application is successful she can then provide you with a monthly allowance once you are in the UK.[/QUOTE

Thank you for your reply. It means a lot. But again, i still have a few questions...You mention before that the account should be under my name or i should be joint with someone else. What if the account is on my aunt's and mother's name? Will they consider that? I had my own account, but the amount is not enough as they required. I really appreciate your reply. God bless!

[darren-b]

Thank you for your reply. It means a lot. But again, i still have a few questions...You mention before that the account should be under my name or i should be joint with someone else. What if the account is on my aunt's and mother's name? Will they consider that? I had my own account, but the amount is not enough as they required. I really appreciate your reply. God bless!

Your name must be on the account, though it can be joint with someone else. An account just in your mother's and aunt's name is no good.

[lhen]

thank you mr. darren for your reply. at least now, i have an idea on what to do. unlike before that i dunno where and how to start. thanks again. but, i still have another question. hope you're not annoyed about my asking. will they consider if my account is a time deposit? thanks in advance.

[darren-b]

thank you mr. darren for your reply. at least now, i have an idea on what to do. unlike before that i dunno where and how to start. thanks again. but, i still have another question. hope you're not annoyed about my asking. will they consider if my account is a time deposit? thanks in advance.

"Your money must be held in cash. Shares, bonds, pension funds or similar savings accounts will not be accepted."

If you can't withdraw the money immediately then I suspect it won't be acceptable - probably best to have a checking account.