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Studying in England - Maintenance Grant?

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  • 02-07-2010 6:33pm
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    donegalgirl28
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    Hi,

    I have recently completed a 2 year Higher Diploma from TCD. I got the Maintenance Grant for both years at the full rate with the top up grant too. I am interested to studying in England for a degree course (3 years) so I want to know if I will be eligible for this grant again every year (for the 3 years) if I choose to study there?

    Hope ya can help!

    P.S. I'm not a mature student. I'm 21 and will be 22 entering into the course next year.


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    snubbleste
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    Do you have a degree already?


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    donegalgirl28
    Registered Users Posts: 684 ✭✭✭donegalgirl28


    I have a Diploma. I undertook a 2 year diploma course in TCD. Graduated recently with a 1.1.

    Note - I do not have an ordinary degree or a honours degree.


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    snubbleste
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    A higher diploma is generally for those who already have a degree.

    If it is an ordinary diploma, then you should be eligible for free fees and a maintenance grant to a recognised college anywhere in the EU as it is seen as progression.

    Go to studentfinacne.ie and read the relevant info.


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    donegalgirl28
    Registered Users Posts: 684 ✭✭✭donegalgirl28


    snubbleste wrote: »
    A higher diploma is generally for those who already have a degree.

    If it is an ordinary diploma, then you should be eligible for free fees and a maintenance grant to a recognised college anywhere in the EU as it is seen as progression.

    Go to studentfinacne.ie and read the relevant info.

    I was always told it was a higher diploma. From my course's site it says; The Diploma in ISL Teaching was a Level 7 qualification offered by CDS from 2001- 10.

    Thanks for any help on this:o


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    pieface_ie
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    No "free fees" available to colleges outside of Ireland.


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    donegalgirl28
    Registered Users Posts: 684 ✭✭✭donegalgirl28


    Well I'm not bothered about the free fees but the maintenance grant is what I'm wondering about seeing as I got it twice before for a Diploma.

    The maintenance grant WILL cover my fees for college in England, so I'm wondering if I can get it again.


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    donegal11
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    donegalgirl28 wrote: »
    Well I'm not bothered about the free fees but the maintenance grant is what I'm wondering about seeing as I got it twice before for a Diploma.

    The maintenance grant WILL cover my fees for college in England, so I'm wondering if I can get it again.

    Yes you can as it's seen as progression as a previous poster said.

    From the department of education.
    the following candidates may be deemed eligible for grant aid:
    (i) Candidates who already hold a Level 6 qualification (Higher Certificate or National Certificate) or Level 7 (Ordinary Bachelor Degree or National Diploma) and are progressing to a Level 8 (Honours Bachelor Degree) course, without necessarily having received an exemption from the normal duration of the course


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