Change of circumstances?

ceewash

Hi

My DS is in 3rd year of uni and our financial situation has changed in that I separated from his dad before Christmas. is there any point in applying to student finace for extra help for the 2 terms left?

studentsaver95

If its a massive income difference, then it could be worth it.

ceewash

Yes it will be a huge difference. The form states I need evidence of separation. Not sure what this would be.

jackieblack

ceewash wrote: »

Yes it will be a huge difference. The form states I need evidence of separation. Not sure what this would be.

I was told council tax bill showing just your name was the best thing.

ceewash

That's good news. I thought I might have needed a solicitor. Was your situation similar? Did you get any money from them?

jackieblack

ceewash wrote: »

That's good news. I thought I might have needed a solicitor. Was your situation similar? Did you get any money from them?

I'm just in the process of trying to sort it now, (it's taken me 2 months to get an amended Council tax bill from my local council) but I was told I just needed to write a letter, nothing was mentioned about a form....... :huh:

ceewash

I have 3 quite lengthy forms to fill in. One is to show earnings in 2012-13, one shows financial situation 2014-15, so they can see how it has changed. There is a 3rd form for my son to fill in. I have spoken to them at student finances and this is what I was told to do.

It actually says I need a solicitor's letter to show evidence of separation. As we have not taken any legal action yet I am not sure what a solicitor would do and how much they would charge.