@greenie

I see what you mean but i do intend on working and am actually currently looking for a job so... hopefully it will be fine if i even get the number before the deadline... but if i dont any chance i could persuade the student finance to accept my application later? or should i not bother

9 months now, but i meet the EEA worker status criteria so why does that matter?

If you have a job offer, then they usually process it in 7-15 working days. If you do not, then it takes usually 30-45 days to get your NI number after your interview. You could mention during your NI interview that you need it earlier (for the purpose you mention in your post) and see if they can ...

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/StudentsFromOtherEUCountries/DG_065322 According to this i should be fine but god why didnt i get the stupid number months ago when my workers permit arrived i cant believe the crap im in now. Do you think ...

Hello everyone, I'm an EU student - just finnished my first year now. I have had my work permit since April so that's fine. But i dont have an insurance number and i need it IMMEDIATELY because i want to apply for a living expenses loan (you cant unless you got a national insurance number) and just ...