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What income will they assess??

  • 19-08-2009 6:34pm
    #1
    Miss Lockhart
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    I am returning to college to do a postgrad course in Sept. I have been working for 2 years and graduated in 2006 - I had a grant for my undergrad degree. I am a mature student but live at home.

    I thought I would not be eligible for a grant this time as my income for 2008 combined with my mother's income exceeds the threshold.

    However, today I heard about something called "change in circumstances" whereby a permanent change in income since Dec 31st will be taken into account. My mother retired half way through this year and is now receiving just a state pension - so I contacted South Dub Co Co immediately to find out where I stand. They said they will send me out an "income review" form ASAP and said I need my P21 and P45 for 2008 and my mother needs a letter from her former employer stating she is retired and a letter form the Social Welfare stating what she is receiving.

    My problem is the girl on the phone was vague about what income would be taken in to account now - she seemed unsure herself.

    I know it will be my 2008 income, but will it be my mothers pension only or her earnings for early 2009 plus her pension? Anyone have any clue?

    I know this is very late in the day to only be applying now so I'm doing my best to get it all sorted out quickly.


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  • #2
    IrishKnight
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 922 ✭✭✭IrishKnight


    From my understanding they assess everything. Coming from a farm, when I bro was applying, the number of cattle we had was even assessed...


  • #3
    Miss Lockhart
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,639 ✭✭✭Miss Lockhart


    Thanks for the reply.

    I had the grant before, so I know they are thorough.

    It's just that they did not tell me I needed to submit my mother's P45 or her 2008 P60 or anything - just a statement of her pension income now.

    So, if that is all they ask for I assume that is all they will assess?

    But knowing how thorough they are, I'm sceptical.... That's my problem!


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