The Tier 4 (General) category is for adult students who want to come to or remain in the UK for post-16 education.
If you are 16 or 17 years old and you want to study a course at or above National Qualification Framework level 3, you and your approved education provider (known as a 'Tier 4 sponsor') can agree whether you should apply under this category or under Tier 4 (Child). However, if you want to study English as a foreign language, you must apply as a Tier 4 (General) student
Evidence used to obtain your confirmation of acceptance for studies
This page explains what you need to send us as evidence in order to score 30 points under Tier 4 (General) of the points-based system.
You will score 30 points for having a valid confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS). When you apply, you must:
- write your CAS reference number on your application form - your Tier 4 sponsor will give you the reference number; and
- send us the documents you used to obtain the CAS. These documents are described below.
Evidence of your money
This page explains what documents you can send us as evidence of money to pay your course fees and living costs as an adult student under Tier 4 (General) of our points-based system.
You will score 10 points if you provide evidence that you have enough money to pay your course fees and living costs. To claim the 10 points, you must show evidence that you:
- have paid all or part of your course fees and (if relevant) accommodation fees to your Tier 4 sponsor; and/or
- are receiving official financial sponsorship; and/or
- have enough money to cover your remaining course fees and living costs, if any.
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