Utility bill

more4me

Hi,

Would a mobile phone bill and maybe bank statements be considered utility bills? I will be applying for student maintenance grant next year and was wondering if these would suffice.

Thanks

Sad Professor

Nope. They want proof that you are living independently. Bank statements and mobile phone bills won't suffice.

Annasopra

more4me wrote: »

Hi,

Would a mobile phone bill and maybe bank statements be considered utility bills? I will be applying for student maintenance grant next year and was wondering if these would suffice.

Thanks

I think it really means gas, electricity or landline bills but I would say they should be ok - basically keep everything that's a bill or proof of address

p28559

depends on what you want to prove. nearly everyone has a phone bill or bank account.

i think that utility in the case of the grant means those bills that fix you to a place at a certain time.

the more paper work the merrier.

dont do as others and submit the minimum ...have every scrap of paper with your name and address

ILA

They're generally going to be looking for bills which tie you to a specific address -- landline phone, electricity, gas, etc.

As a rule of thumb, the more documentation you have the better. I always approach with an ESB bill, bank statement, a recent HSE correspondance, as well as two photo IDs: Passport and my Learner's Permit (formerly known as a Provisional Drivers License)

more4me

Thank you all for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated