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Mandatory Documentary Evidence for Birkbeck Access to Digital Learning Fund

Full details of the mandatory documents required by applicants in all categories when applying for Birkbeck's Access to Digital Learning Fund.

  • Category A applicants

    Applies to applicants in receipt of means-tested benefits or living with parents in receipt of means-tested benefits.

    Documentary evidence must show your name and address very clearly. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

    Evidence required: a letter or a screenshot of an online account from the Job Centre or council letter/online account statement dated within the last four weeks prior to the submission of your online application for the Birkbeck Access to Digital Learning Fund (ADLF) which must show that you're currently in receipt of one of the following means-tested benefits:

    • Housing Benefit/Local Housing Allowance or
    • Universal Credit or
    • Income-based Employment and Support Allowance (Contribution-based will not be accepted).

  • Category B applicants

    Applies to students who are single parents.

    You must submit these two types of mandatory documentary evidence:

    • Mandatory evidence one - A document showing that you are in receipt of child benefit.
    • and
    • Evidence of single occupancy of the household i.e. a council tax or child tax credit letter listing the residency of the household. Be aware that the above document confirming that you are in receipt of child benefit is not sufficient evidence to confirm you can be considered under this category.
    • and
    • Mandatory evidence two – Income/Non-income. Evidence of household income, if working, or not-working and not-receiving benefits: If working: A photocopy of your (and your partner's where applicable) P60(s), or a self-employment tax return for the 2025-26 tax year (or 2026-27 if submitting your application after the 2026-27 tax year has ended), or a Statement of Earnings/Employment History for this period from HMRC (Tel 0300 2003300).
    • or
    • If you received no income during the 2025-26 tax year and are not currently receiving benefits: You must submit a Statement of Earnings from HMRC (Tel 0300 2003300) to confirm they have no record of income for you for this period (or 2026-27 if submitting your application after the 2026-27 tax year has ended).

  • Category C applicants

    Applies to applicants in receipt of Carer’s Allowance.

    Documentary evidence must show your name and address very clearly. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.

    Evidence required: A letter confirming that you are in receipt of Carer’s Allowance dated within the last four weeks.

  • Category D applicants

    Applies to applicants who are Care Leavers.

    You must submit these two types of mandatory documentary evidence:

    • Mandatory evidence one - A letter from your Local Authority confirming your status.
    • and
    • Mandatory evidence two - Income/Non-income. Evidence of household income, if working, or not-working and not-receiving benefits: If working: A photocopy of your (and your partner's where applicable) P60(s), or a self-employment tax return for the 2025-26 tax year (or 2026-27 if submitting your application after the 2026-27 tax year has ended), or a Statement of Earnings/Employment History for this period from HMRC (Tel 0300 2003300).
    • or
    • If you received no income during the 2025-26 tax year and are not currently receiving benefits: You must submit a Statement of Earnings from HMRC (Tel 0300 2003300) to confirm they have no record of income for you for this period (or 2026-27 if submitting your application after the 2026-27 tax year has ended).

  • Category E applicants

    Applies to applicants who hold Refugee or Humanitarian Protection Status.

    You must submit these two types of mandatory documentary evidence:

    • Mandatory evidence one - Evidence of your status such as copy of your residence permit or Home Office letter.
    • and
    • Mandatory evidence 2 – Income/Non-Income. Evidence of Household income, if working, or not working and not-receiving Benefits: If working: A photocopy of your (and your partner's where applicable) P60(s), or a self-employment tax return for the 2025-26 tax year (or 2026-27 if submitting your application after the 2026-27 tax year has ended), or a Statement of Earnings/Employment History for this period from HMRC (Tel 0300 2003300).
    • or
    • If you received no income during the 2025-26 tax year and are not currently receiving benefits: You must submit a Statement of Earnings from HMRC (Tel 0300 2003300) to confirm they have no record of income for you for this period (or 2026-27 if submitting your application after the 2026-27 tax year has ended).