Summary of Changes Made in Tier 4 in July 2015
3 Aug 2015
Tier 4 (General/Child) Immigration Rules Changed. From 14 July 2015
The start date of your temporary vignette granted by Entry Clearance Officer
The length of the temporary vignette is now 30 days
This vignette is valid from the date either 30 days prior to the start of your
course OR 7 days before your proposed traveling date, whichever is later
You must enter the UK and collect your Biometric Resident Card at the allocated address, which includes the full length of your Tier 4 visa
The changes of maintenance requirements for Tier 4 (General/ Child) apply from 12 November 2015
Tier 4 (General)
The required level of Maintenance Funds for students who will study within London will be raised to £1265 per month
The required level of Maintenance Funds for students who will study outside London keeps the same (£820 per month)
Tier 4 (Child)
The required level of Maintenance Funds for Child students who will study at a non-residential school will be raised to £570 per month
The required level of Maintenance Funds for Child students who will study at a non-residential school, is under the age of 12 and is accompanied by a
parent, will be raised to £1560 per month
The requirement level of Maintenance Funds for Child student who is aged 16
or 17 and is living independently and studying at a non-residential Independent School in London will be raised to £1265 per month
The requirement level of Maintenance Funds for Child student who is aged 16
or 17 and is living independently and studying at a non-residential Independent School outside London will be raised to £1015 per month
All Tier 4 Students
ALL the students now need to prepare the sufficient funds to cover the whole
length of their course, or up to 9 months, whichever is shorter
The maximum amount accommodation being paid which can be offset against
the maintenance requirements will be set to £1265 if the student stays in accommodation arranged by the Tier 4 sponsor and he pays this money to that Tier 4 sponsor.