Naturalisation & University Application after ILR (6-Year DLR route)

[asha-hussain]

My best wishes and gratitude to all especially senior members.

I have following questions and request the seniors to shade some light:
I was granted ILR (settlement) after 6 Years of discretionary leave.

When can I apply for naturalisation?

Do I need to pass knowledge of language and life in the UK and is there any validity attached to this test?

I’d like to apply to university, do I need to pay the full fees or can I apply for student finance or loan etc.?

Many thanks

[CR001]

When can I apply for naturalisation?

Depends when you got ilr and if you are married to a British citizen.

Do I need to pass knowledge of language and life in the UK and is there any validity attached to this test?

Yes, English B1 from an ho approved test provider and liuk. English test has a 2 year validity and liuk doesn't expire.

I’d like to apply to university, do I need to pay the full fees or can I apply for student finance or loan etc.?

You can apply for student finance.

[asha-hussain]

Many thanks

When can I apply for naturalisation?

Depends when you got ilr and if you are married to a British citizen.

July 2019 and no I'm not married to anyone but my children are British

[CR001]

July 2019 and no I'm not married to anyone but my children are British

You then need to wait 12 full months on ilr. Your children being British is irrelevant.

You will also have to meet the good character requirement.

[asha-hussain]

July 2019 and no I'm not married to anyone but my children are British

You then need to wait 12 full months on ilr. Your children being British is irrelevant.
You will also have to meet the good character requirement.

Somebody said I can apply to naturalise as a British Citizen straight after ILR !
May be if married to a British National?

Thanks

[CR001]

You can only apply as soon as you get ilr if you are married to a British citizen.

So you don't qualify if you are not married to a British citizen and will have to wait 12 months on ilr.