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  • 10-08-2010 8:57pm
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    BLACKEN
    Registered Users Posts: 158 ✭✭


    hi

    im due to start back in college in september as i dropped out of first year back in 2009 and signed on the dole. now im going into secoud year but im still signed on at the moment. but i will sign off before i actually go back. would i still be able to claim a vec grant??? as im to young for the back to education scheme.

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    JenniFurr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 232 ✭✭JenniFurr


    If you're not repeating a year you are eligible for a grant.

    I assume since you're too young to get BTEA then you're under 23? If so you need to have your parents income assessed by your local VEC and they will determine what you get. I suggest you get a copy of the application form from them and get going on the paper work.

    You'll need your parent(s)/guardian(s)
    p21,
    p60(or p45),
    your birth cert,
    proof of address (i.e. a bill addressed to the home),
    a letter from the college saying you have been accepted into second year,
    a social welfare statement stating what you were in getting each week

    and possibly some other documents if they are applicable to your family but most only need the above paper work.


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    Annasopra
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    have a look at www.studentfinance.ie - the vec won't send you the form - you have to print it off yourself

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    JenniFurr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 232 ✭✭JenniFurr


    Johnnymcg wrote: »
    have a look at www.studentfinance.ie - the vec won't send you the form - you have to print it off yourself

    They will depending on the VEC. I've had mine posted to me for several years. As soon as I was finished my previous year I called or popped in to the VEC and asked them for the form ahead of time. As soon as the forms were available they were sent to my address but at this point in time it would be more efficient if you could go to your VEC and ask for it.


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