mature student, who qualifies?

jozi

not sure if this is the right forum, mods you can move it if its in the wrong one

what age do you have to be to go to college as a mature student?

i was thinking of doing architecture technician but the points for it are way out of my reach (drawing skills are good but it doesn't go by that) for me

i'm going on 21 now, is that old enough

zAbbo

Over 23 when u start college, oh btw theres a college forum here

Blondie81

You have to be 23 on the 1st of January on the year you want to start....

Where's the college forum by the way? I can't see it...

zAbbo

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?forumid=28

Blondie81

Thanks

kiffer

yes you have to be 23 on or before the 1st of jan ... so in effect you have to be 24 in the year you start.

the other thing is you have to get all your stuff in before the end of january... but its best to get it in at about the 15th of december.

also . although you dont need the points, you might still need to meet grade requirements. so if your course needs say a C in Hight maths, but you dont have that, you should try and pick it up ... you might be better off repeating the whole LC and trying for the points ... rather than just repeating one subject so that in 3/4 years time you can apply for mature student status.
if you do wait you should do part time courses in the things related to what you would like to do.
not only will this look good on your application but it will let you know if you are really interested in it.
ring people in the places you thinking of going ...
ring them early in november, really do. get the forms and fill them in.
you'll have to apply to the CAO too...

jozi

thanks for the fast replies all

couldn't find the college forum either??

doing draughting traineeship with fas at the moment

4 years wait, maybe i'll concider doing a similar course in holland (great having parent from holland and ireland), that brings me to another subject is there grants available for doing that? any links anyone?

thanks again

Karoma

grade requirments and/or an interview : so related courses, work experience looks good at an interview.

jozi

grade wise i'm ok i think all b's and an a in the leaving, just none except on on higher level

my fas course is related and i nearly have a years experience in architecture related subject should be more if i get kept on after my work experience

Karoma

what colleges are you considering?

jozi

i was thinking dit, there are other but i'd like to be in dublin again.. at the moment anyway.

and de haagse hogeschool in holland, it's a college in holland 21 for mature student over there wich is me this year it would be a big enough change but i have loads of friends there from when i used to live in holland

dudara

In Ireland, as a mature, independant student, you should have no problems qualifying for the grant, as long as your income is below a certain level. Ask your local City/County council for more details.

Karoma

or the "citizens advice bureau " .. *snigger*

sceptre

These two links might be of use:
Third level education
European education programmes

Agent Smith

Originally posted by Karoma
or the "citizens advice bureau " .. *snigger*

why the snigger can i ask?