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BTEA - How long does it last?

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  • 13-09-2009 8:40pm
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    cmf86
    Closed Accounts Posts: 87 ✭✭


    I am sorry if I am repeating a previous thread! I cant seem to find the answer to this question unless I am just not seeing it.

    Does BTEA last for the duration of your college course? ie. If your doing a 4 year degree course, will you get BTEA for the full four years? I am thinking of going back to college next year as a mature student.

    Thanks


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    billy the squid
    Registered Users Posts: 12,811 ✭✭✭✭billy the squid


    The BTEA stops at the end of each year, you should be automatically put back on the dole.

    You then have to apply for renewal once you know you are going into second year, whereupon you will go back on BTEA and (I think) get another €500 cost of education lump sum at the start of the year.


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    IM0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,390 ✭✭✭IM0


    yes it lasts for the duration of your course so 2yrs 4yrs 5yrs whichever applies to you. As has been said its not paid for the summer months between years :(
    but you can sign on again (its not automatic BTW)


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    Chet T16
    Registered Users Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    Do you get BTEA over christmas etc? i.e. is it just for the summer it stops?


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