4 months before my visa expires

Hello everyone,

I am so desperate right now, please help me!

I will be eligible to apply for ILR come 24th August 2014. Meanwhile my Tier 1 post study work visa will expire on the 15th April. Now the problem is how to buy time before August. The only option open to me right now is to switch to Tier 4 by doing a MSc course, however I can't afford the full fees which is 10K so I'm thinking of using it until Aug. Now the problem is, the Uni wants me to pay 3K upfront and in three months pay another 3K. I honestly can't afford the second payment....as I will be eligible to apply for ILR by thattime. Do you think the Home office would allow me apply? Would the school keep hounding me for the remaining payment? Honestly I just want to use them to buy time.... any other option, like short courses I can do for three months that's cheaper or any other ideas pleaseeeeee!

Please advise....GOD bless!

If you can afford the first installment pay it. It will take you to the threshold and the then you can tell University due to unforeseen circumstances i can only pay monthly for the next 3 or 4 months until you financial situation improve. When your financial situation improves you will be able to pay the rest of the fees in one go. Meanwhile you should be able to get your ILR.

Universities usually are very rigid over the tuition fee payment matters. Therefore, even before paying the upfront fee the terms and conditions of payment should be settled to avoid any subsequent inconvenience.