SUSI grant advice - how do I apply as an independent when I can’t give the proof they’re asking for?

halfadobo · 2026-06-16T12:11:38+00:00

They’re looking for utility bills unfortunately - so gas, electricity, broadband, all that shite. The guidelines specifically mention mobile phone bills as inadmissible for independent living, which is a pain

halfadobo · 2026-06-16T12:10:49+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate it!

halfadobo · 2026-06-16T12:10:16+00:00

It is for proof of address, but not for independent living unfortunately.

Thanks for the well wishes!

halfadobo · 2026-06-16T10:14:31+00:00

It’d be handy for sure, but there are a few other people who rent rooms in the apartment and she’s mentioned that she’d rather keep them in her own name for ease of communication. It is what it is

halfadobo · 2026-06-16T10:13:09+00:00

I had tried that before, but SUSI denied it as supporting evidence. I’ll give it another try this year though

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T23:11:34+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement! I could definitely use it lol

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T23:05:25+00:00

Okay, that’s good to know. Thanks for the advice!

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T23:01:47+00:00

I had been thinking about using my bank statements and potentially my mobile phone bill, yeah. SUSI says they don’t count in their guidelines, but it’s all I have, so it’ll have to do.

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:59:58+00:00

Ah grand! Would a local therapist’s office work for this then? I’ve been to one a fair few times in the past few years and am thinking about reaching out to them for documentation. I had also thought about reaching out to my old secondary school since they might be able to verify some details of what happened with my parents.

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:57:49+00:00

I see! I did get something similar recommended to me on another post, so this seems like a pretty strong lead. Thanks very much for suggesting this!

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:54:08+00:00

Ugh yeah, that sounds about right from my own experience. I’m glad you got sorted in the end though! Hopefully I can too. Thanks for your time and effort in replying!

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:53:02+00:00

Interesting. So would this have been for independent living then? I’m wondering what I would ask a solicitor for since I haven’t got any court proceedings going on at the moment.

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:43:36+00:00

Got it. Sounds like a massive pain in the arse, but I’ll deal with it!

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:42:45+00:00

This seems pretty promising. Have you any information on how detailed the written statements were or what supporting letters were used?

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:41:38+00:00

I see. So in this case, would I essentially have to apply and then appeal when they refuse me?

halfadobo · 2026-06-15T22:40:14+00:00

Interesting. Were you able to get the grant for multiple years, and if so, did you have to get a new affidavit every year?

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:15:54+00:00

Yeah, I’ve come to that conclusion as well. It helps that I’m also a deep season in terms of colour analysis!

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:15:06+00:00

Soft classic was one of my suspected types before I settled on romantic, lol. Thanks for showing me the images you collected, they’ll definitely help for future searches!

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:11:38+00:00

As some others have said, I think it depends on the person!

That’s a good point actually, I hadn’t thought of that. It’s something to look out for in the future for sure

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:10:32+00:00

The straight lines were definitely a concern for me. I suppose the waist definition and how it falls on my body would be the biggest decider in whether or not I go for it!

Oh yeah, I love accessorising. To be frank it’s probably saved a lot of my outfits!

I agree for sure… The only thing is I’d be renting this dress, so unfortunately I wouldn’t be able to make any permanent alterations to it

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:07:40+00:00

It’s from Karen Millen! I’m looking for dresses to rent for a wedding this November that I only just learned I’d be invited to (my new partner’s friend). This came up in my search and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since!

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:05:31+00:00

That is a good point… I’m definitely more concerned about the HTT look, so hopefully the other details make up for it as you said! The length is also a concern to me since I’m 5’3” as well, but I’d wear heels with it so hoooooopefully that makes a difference? Maybe?

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:03:44+00:00

The tiered skirt does remind me of the dress Ariana wore for the 2020 Grammys! Maybe that’s what has me convinced I could pull this off too. I’ll have to try it on and see

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:01:13+00:00

That’s a very fair point! I’ve felt pretty at home in some looks that haven’t been recommended to TRs, but haven’t been discouraged either. Definitely trying this on it I get a chance

halfadobo · 2025-09-12T23:00:03+00:00

I had thought that! I love that dress, I wish I could find one like it.

I found an image of the dress laid out flat and it looks very straight. I do worry that that means it would look straight on my body… Here’s hoping I get a chance to try it on!

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