You need 40 points under the new Points Based System to extend a General Student Visa.

Points	What you get points for	Proof and Documents needed
30	Doing a course with an approved educational provider ("sponsor")	Electronic CAS from your approved education provider (University of Chichester) and the documents used to get the electronic CAS. You will be asked for our Sponsor Licence Number.
10	Having enough money for course fees and monthly living costs ("maintenance").	Bank statement or letter confirming that you have enough money to cover your course fees and monthly living costs for up to two or nine months. The money you need has to be in your account for at least 28 days before you make your application.

Tier 4 Student Visa Extensions - Funds Calculator B

What application form?

From outside the UK: Form VAF9 + Appendix 8 (General Student)

From inside the UK: Form Tier 4 (General) form

For more information about making an application from inside the UK, visit:

www.ukcisa.org.uk/student/info_sheets/immigration_uk.php

Applying for a Visa in Person – Online Booking

 

• If you applied for your previous Tier 4 General Student Visa on or after 5 October 2009 and it was for a different Tier 4 Sponsor, then you cannot start your course at the University of Chichester until you have applied for a new Tier 4 General Student Visa with us as your Sponsor.

 

• If you applied for for your previous Tier 4 General Student Visa before 5 October 2009, then you must e-mail the UKBA to ask for permission to switch. E-mail: migrantreporting@ukba.gsi.gov.uk. You only need to make a full immigration application just before your current visa expires.

 

This information is based on the University being a Highly Trusted Sponsor. To check our status, please see: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/can-you-apply/education-provider and click on "Register of Tier 4 Sponsors".

For individual immigration advice please contact the International Student Adviser.

This page is for information only. The UKBA frequently amends the immigration rules. Please check www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk for the latest regulations.