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  • 01-10-2014 10:21pm
    #1
    stevefennelly
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭


    Well my school isn't great and the guidance teacher is no exception. He never has time to talk about my situation properly and the little bit of information he does provide is usually not very helpful. I need some advice in relation to getting grants. Finishing my leaving this year.

    He told me about "SUSI" but after a bit of messing around on the website I found a table with - "Reckonable income between - 49,841 - 54,240" as the highest but my fathers income isn't between or below, regardless it wouldn't give me anything. Is this strict or are there exceptions?

    His take home pay (after all bills) is about 300 - 350 per week to support a family of 5, just a single household income. I'm attending a school in "disadvantaged" area (apparently that's important according to the guidance teacher), hoping to attend a college outside my current county of Waterford but will attend WIT somehow if there's no grants i'm eligible for. Currently looking for a part-time job to no avail but possibility of one looks promising due to the increase in jobs towards Christmas time.

    If you could help me find and understand any and all grant schemes that I am or might be able to apply for in relation to (i) staying at home and attending college here or (ii) leave home and attend a college somewhere else in Ireland.

    Tried to supply any relevant information but I don't even know what they ask for so let me know if you need anything else, thanks :D
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  • #2
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    If your household income is as low as you have indicated just apply now to SUSI if you are attending college this year.
    If you are waiting until next year, you should apply then.
    You should get grant assistance if you are attending an approved course and meet the eligibility criteria.


  • #3
    stevefennelly
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭stevefennelly


    Sup08 wrote: »
    If your household income is as low as you have indicated just apply now to SUSI if you are attending college this year.

    Isn't SUSI based on gross income? His gross income is higher then the requirements.


  • #4
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    stevefennelly wrote: »
    His take home pay (after all bills) is about 300 - 350 per week to support a family of 5, just a single household income.
    stevefennelly wrote: »
    Isn't SUSI based on gross income? His gross income is higher then the requirements.

    Where does the OP say they are over the limits?


  • #5
    stevefennelly
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭stevefennelly


    Sup08 wrote: »
    Where does the OP say they are over the limits?
    stevefennelly wrote: »
    "Reckonable income between - 49,841 - 54,240" as the highest but my fathers income isn't between or below

    Not very clear but it's there?


  • #6
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    stevefennelly wrote: »
    Not very clear but it's there?

    I see, I just notice my own quote, "After bills" but they should still apply.
    Depending on the families situation:
    Another person attending further or higher education
    How may children, the thresholds vary depending upon this?

    If they are a family of 5: 2 adults and 3 children then the threshold is €54240
    But if another person (sibling or parent) is also attending an approved course the threshold increases up to €4830.


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  • #7
    stevefennelly
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭stevefennelly


    Sup08 wrote: »
    If they are a family of 5: 2 adults and 3 children then the threshold is €54240
    But if another person (sibling or parent) is also attending an approved course the threshold increases up to €4830.

    Ah, still don't apply it seems.
    . you wouldn't happen to know anything about a scholarship or something of the likes? Is there anyway I can pay my way through college without a grant, obviously loans are there but hoping to avoid as much unnecessary debt as possible.

    Thanks anyway!


  • #8
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    There are several scholarships around the country but depends on the school you are currently attending, the area/county you live in and the college you wish to attend.

    Try here http://www.allirelandscholarships.com/
    and maybe google a few more.
    Other than that, it's work and study at the same time but it can take it's toll.
    Or wait until you are 23 and living independently and you can be assessed on your own as a mature dependent, but be careful of the criteria surrounding independent residence.


  • #9
    MouseTail
    Registered Users Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭MouseTail


    Have you spoken to your parents about this? Your father is on a good wage and there may be money put aside for your college education.


  • #10
    stevefennelly
    Registered Users Posts: 43 ✭stevefennelly


    MouseTail wrote: »
    Have you spoken to your parents about this? Your father is on a good wage and there may be money put aside for your college education.

    Of course, he has a bit away but not enough to get me through unscathed or even close if I was to move up the country. Made an appointment with a guidance counselor refereed to me by a relative who went through this process a few years back, hopefully he will clear things up for me.


  • #11
    Annasopra
    Registered Users Posts: 40,759 ✭✭✭✭Annasopra


    Also

    The student assistance fund may be of help

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