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B.T.E.A. Question needing answer!

  • 06-10-2009 7:10pm
    #1
    HatField
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭


    Hi all,

    I recently applied for the BTEA second level option and recieved a letter literally 1 day later saying i have been unsuccessful in my application for the third level option, anyway, this was cleared up and i have now been awarded the second level allowance as of 17 Sept '09. I am currently still being paid my Jobseekers Allowance on a means tested reduced rate of 130. The BTEA is not means tested.

    My question is: Since iam still on JA (€130pw) as of today, and my BTEA (€204pw) has been awarded since the 17th sept, when the allowance is changed from JA to BTEA will i be due a backdated payment of the sum of all those €74 that i have not been recieving since acceptance???

    I hope somebody has an answer to this question, the lack of money for materials etc for college is a nightmare and this last minute realisation seems like it may be the answer!

    Thanks in advance guys.


Comments

  • #2
    HatField
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭HatField


    Anyone?


  • #3
    Clueless09
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭Clueless09


    hey try posting this in the Edu section under student finances might get some help there


  • #4
    Citizens Information: Graham
    Company Representative Posts: 85 Verified rep ✭Citizens Information: Graham


    Hi HatField


    you should also check into getting the Cost of Education Allowance (€500) which is part of the BTEA scheme. More information here (section 1.15): http://www.welfare.ie/EN/OperationalGuidelines/Pages/bte_all.aspx#1.7

    Graham Long
    Citizens Information


  • #5
    alrightcuz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭alrightcuz


    yea the money will be backdated from the start-date of the BTE payment , you'll get it all at once which is pretty handy also you get 500 euro for school stuff i was in the same situation.


  • #6
    HatField
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭HatField


    Were you on a reduced payment? were u then paid the full amount?


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  • #7
    alrightcuz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭alrightcuz


    i was getting 130 then i went up to the full amount and because my clam changed from job seeker to BTE that meant my partner,, were not married cohabiting also received an increase to the the full amount , if your getting rent allowance your increase will affect this depending on area,,, it will go in one hand and out the other


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