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Can I combine income, savings and family support?

How you can combine income, savings and family support to meet our affordability check.

Written by Joe Wigoder

Yes. You don't need any single source to cover everything on its own. We look at your full financial picture, so you can combine:

  • Your income

  • Your own savings

  • Savings from one or more family members, if you're eligible for family support

  • Student loans, scholarships, bursaries or sponsorship

Savings across several accounts, and across several family members, can all be added together.

How to give us the strongest application

Upload everything you'd like us to consider when you first apply. Showing your strongest financial position from the start is the best way to avoid us coming back to ask for more documents, and it gets you a decision faster.

How much do I need?

Every application is assessed individually, so there isn't a single figure that applies to everyone. If what you've provided isn't quite enough, we'll email you with exactly what else we need, including the specific amount.

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