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single mother going back to college

  • 24-05-2010 9:07pm
    #1
    jellababy23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭


    hey im going back to college in limerick.
    its central college limerick which is free to go to
    im a single mother on loan parent and rent allowance
    im wondering if i can apply for a grant if so how much is it and how often is it paid?
    would b grateful for some help
    thanks:)


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  • #2
    MagicMarker
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    If it's free then what do you need a grant for? :confused:

    Or are you going back full time?


  • #3
    jellababy23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭jellababy23


    its full time
    and i have creche etc??


  • #4
    spinandscribble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭spinandscribble


    Isn't there back to education?


  • #5
    Vinoveritas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭Vinoveritas


    jellababy23 wrote: »
    hey im going back to college in limerick.
    its central college limerick which is free to go to
    im a single mother on loan parent and rent allowance
    im wondering if i can apply for a grant if so how much is it and how often is it paid?
    would b grateful for some help
    thanks:)

    You should be eligible for a grant, however, I think lone parents can be/are still assessed on their parents income - (up to age 23)!!

    Check out the following information given on the Citizens Information site - you should find all the information you need there - if not they will point you in the right direction. Good luck with the course. http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/education/third-level-education/fees-and-supports-for-third-level-education/maintenance_grant_schemes_for_students_on_third_level_courses


  • #6
    jellababy23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭jellababy23


    yup it goes on my parents icome even thpo i dont live with them and havent for 5years

    what a joke


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  • #7
    Vinoveritas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 64 ✭✭Vinoveritas


    Don't give up without a fight...still worth having a chat with Citizens Information, and the college you hope to go to. They will have dealt with similar situations...and should be able to offer some useful advice. Cheers
    V


  • #8
    paperclip2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭paperclip2


    You could look into the possibility of doing the course there as a dispersed VTOS student. VTOS would give you access to a childcare allowance of €10 per child, per full day of attendance and €5 per half day. Better than nothing. Maybe speak to Siobhan White in the Adult Guidance service, tel: 061310880

    EDIT: to be VTOS eligible you need to be aged 21 before the course starts.


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