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What's the difference between BTEA & VTOS?

Laydee · 2009-06-27 22:36:58

I was on the VTOS website & from what I can see VTOS & BTEA are the same thing. Obviously I am missing something. Can someone explain the difference to me please?

27-06-2009 11:36PM

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Laydee

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I was on the VTOS website & from what I can see VTOS & BTEA are the same thing.
Obviously I am missing something.
Can someone explain the difference to me please?

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#2 14-07-2009 02:36AM

entropi

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The difference is that VTOS is a grant paid through the VEC, it covers usually the cost of books and materials, not sure about 3rd lvl but plc courses have exam fees reimbursed, it has a small food allowance and travel allowance if you live a required distance from your place of study, and it pays around the normal rate of jobseekers allowance. BTEA is a grant from Social Welfare, it gives you the equivalent of jobseekers allowance, and a one time payment of around 450e i think, around Nov time for costs of books and materials you had paid for yourself. Both are subject to approval and requirements of the requisite governing body.

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