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Grant help

  • 13-08-2009 12:42pm
    #1
    geurrp the yard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭


    I did a level 7 course ( ordinary degree) and Did one semester level 8 ( honours degree). Im about to start a new level 8 course.The college have said that I will have to pay a half year of tuition fees. Ive never recieved a grant before .Some people have told me i may be entitled to maintence after january others have said im not entilted to anything. Can anyone help me?


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  • #2
    geurrp the yard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭geurrp the yard


    Anyone have any idea?


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Yes, if you're eligible for everything but have to 'repeat' the first semester you will be eligible for a grant for the second semester onwards. Not sure how this happens with the Council/VEC but give them a call now (since the grant line may not be answered in January!).

    Make sure to get a name and if possible something in writing that your grant will start in the new year when you submit your application.


  • #4
    geurrp the yard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 217 ✭✭geurrp the yard


    Hi im just wondering how am I different to this.

    http://www.studentfinance.ie/mp7549/i-am-under-23-years-of-age-on-1-1-2008/index.html

    I should add that im 22 and left college in 07.

    Whats the difference between a maintence grant and the higher education grants if there are any differences.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 16,720 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Unfortunately you don't have a break of 5 years from when you dropped out as detailed in that link, so you wouldn't be eligible.
    Note: If you previously attempted an approved Honours Degree course but did not successfully complete it and are now, following a break of at least five years, returning to pursue an approved course at the same level in 2009/10, you are still considered eligible to apply for a grant.


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