When completing your application, you’ll be asked to give an email address for your spouse, partner, or civil partner. They’ll be sent a link to complete their section of the application which will be valid for 72 hours.
Your spouse, partner, or civil partner must upload evidence of any income they receive if you're applying for the postgraduate maintenance grant or any of the additional dependants allowances.
The application form details what evidence can be accepted as the application is completed.
Acceptable documents
Income from employment
- P60
- payslips which cover the full tax year
- P45
- employer's letter
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) income confirmation
- Confirmation of Earnings form which is available to download from your MyFunding account
Income from self-employment
- accountant's letter
- tax self-assessment form
- profit and loss accounts
- dividend statements if the amount received is over £1,000
Income from property, lettings, or rent
- accountant's letter
- tax self-assessment form
Income from trusts
- dividend statements
Income from pensions
- pension statements
Income from benefits
- benefit letters or statements
- Confirmation of Benefits form which is available to download from your MyFunding account
Maintenance payments for yourself and children
- Child Support Agency letter
- maintenance court order
- confirmation of voluntary maintenance letter
Building Society interest
- bank or building society statements of interest earned if the amount received is over £1,000
Income from investments
- dividend statements if the amount received is over £1,000
Income from sponsorships
- award letter from sponsor
Spouse, partner, or civil partner was unemployed and received no other income
Your spouse, partner, or civil partner must upload a letter signed by them confirming:
- they were unemployed and received no other income
- what income they lived on