Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Back to Education Allowance

  • 07-02-2010 1:48pm
    #1
    CK1Champ
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭


    I was working for the last two years and lost my job because the company was cutting costs.I finished my job in sept just before i was starting college so I was never claiming any benefits prior to starting college.Does this rule me out of claiming BTEA?
    Any help would be greatly appreciated!


Comments

  • #2
    mud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,699 ✭✭✭mud


    On the surface of it, yes I'm afraid it does rule it out. You have to be in receipt of a social welfare payment for 12 months in some cases, 9 months in others.

    However, go and talk to them, the way things are now there may be something they can do.

    No harm to contact citizen's advice and your local TD to see if they can do anything.

    Good Luck!


  • #3
    suziesuz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭suziesuz


    Hi there!

    Ive applied as a mature student for this September. Ive been living in Dublin for the last 3 years and ive been in receipt of job seekers allowance since August last year. From what I gather if im not successful in getting a job between now and September i'm entitled to receive the Back to Education Allowance?

    The thing is i'm from Carlow and the course I have applied for is in Carlow IT so if i'm living at home will I still be entitled to it? I should really ring Citizens Information tomorrow shouldnt I :)

    Thanks in advance!
    Suz


Advertisement