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Do you still qualify as a Mature Student if you are over 23 but apply through CAO?

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  • 12-08-2009 8:41pm
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    RebelGirrrl
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    If you are over 23 and get a course by the CAO option do you still qualify as a Mature Student and could you still get some sort of grant?


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    Larianne
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    You need to have ticked Mature Applicant when filling out the form to be considered a mature student. Sometimes colleges just go by your Leaving Cert. points but most have an interview or entrance test etc.


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    CZ 453
    Registered Users Posts: 1,728 ✭✭✭CZ 453


    RebelGirrrl wrote: »
    If you are over 23 and get a course by the CAO option do you still qualify as a Mature Student and could you still get some sort of grant?

    If you filled out the life experience(mature) section of the CAO form then YES you are a mature student and you can apply for a grant either way :)


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    Instinfo
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    It doesn't matter whether you made a "Mature" application or not - the very fact that you are over 23 by 1st Jan of the year you start means you are by definition a Mature Student, and you qualify for any supports given to Mature Students.


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    RebelGirrrl
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭RebelGirrrl


    I live in Dublin but want to go to Galway, can I still get a grant?


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    Instinfo
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    Yes, if you qualify via the means test. See www.studentfinance.ie


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