Independence

Gemmzie

If a student gets married in the summer before starting university - are they independent regardless of age or does the 36 month rule still apply?

They also own property with their new spouse. They are under 25.

MrsManda

If a student is married before the start of the academic year (1st September) then they're counted as independent students and will have their spouse's income taken into account when applying for income assessed student finance rather than their parents income.

Generally speaking, you’ll also be classed as independent if either of the following applies to you before the first day of the academic year for which you’re applying for support:

• you are, or have been, married or in a civil partnership

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Gettingstarted/DG_171579

Gemmzie

Thanks so much, that saves us having to find three years worth of statements to prove independence!

Taiko

Bit extreme I guess! But correct none the less.

Gemmzie

Taiko wrote: »

Bit extreme I guess! But correct none the less.

We're getting married, certainly wouldn't suggest it just for student finance!:rotfl: