Birth Cert not good enough for Student Finance England

[grumpy52]

As anybody can apply to get a copy birth certificate by just providing basic details and paying £10 all done over the phone is it really surprising that they want this proof .

[Mafffew]

Strange, my other half hasn't had anywhere near this much trouble with her student finance. But then again she is an EU citizen, maybe they have it easier?!

[wildcat45]

grumpy52 said:

As anybody can apply to get a copy birth certificate by just providing basic details and paying £10 all done over the phone is it really surprising that they want this proof .

They insist on the original. I have a copy that I paid for. It's not good enough.

[Fastpedeller]

grumpy52 said:

As anybody can apply to get a copy birth certificate by just providing basic details and paying £10 all done over the phone is it really surprising that they want this proof .

As I stated previously, I have no problem with any checks as long as they make logical sense. Stating "this man's say-so is not go because his title is "sub Post Master", but apply again with the title "Postmaster" for the same person is absolute nonsense.