CHECK LIST FOR INDIAN STUDENTS Indian students are advised to choose UK Educational Institutions carefully and should note that it is not always possible to work out mutually beneficial transitional arrangements in case of any unforeseen adverse developments. There are instances where non-refund of money by UK private colleges were reported to us when students changed the course for which they were initially admitted/colleges abruptly closed down. However, we found that the College rules and regulations explicitly mentioned the non-refund policy in their brochures. Further, we were informed that UK Department of education has no jurisdiction over private colleges as they are independent businesses and the dispute has to be resolved by the two parties within the framework of their contract. Day-to-day living in UK is expensive. Students are advised to have sufficient funds with them for meeting expenses during their stay in UK. The High Commission cannot provide any Protocol assistance to the National Overseas Scholarship awardees on their arrival in UK. The awardees have to make their own arrangements to reach their final destination in UK and to claim admissible bills in TA / DA later. Further, the monthly maintenance allowance only starts after the student establishes himself at his institution; the institution confirms the student’s enrolment and after the student opens bank account, etc. There is no provision of giving any cash amount on his arrival. The change of course for the awardees and extension of the period of tenure at the University is permissible only after sanction received from their parent Ministry. After completion of the course the awardees are requested to make their own bookings with Air India and High Commission will reimburse admissible amount. It is advisable to check UK’s weather conditions so as to have appropriate clothing. ****