Entitlement to Free Fees

flightlessbird

Hey Guys.
I received a letter today informing me that I might not be eligible for Free Fees Initiative.

My situation is as follows.

In 2008, I completed the Leaving Cert.
I applied for Bar Management on the CAO.
I accepted this with the idea that I could afford to go.
Unfortunately, I was not able to afford to go. So I called the college and canceled BEFORE the course started.
I did NOT pay any fees, I did NOT attend any classes or even visit the college, and I let the college know in advance that I was unable to attend.
Now, after having done a PLC (not through the CAO), in Liberal Arts, I have chosen to undergo an Arts degree in NUIM.
I was under the impression that I would not have to pay full fees for this. I am not eligible for a grant.

Does this mean I am still eligible for the free fees? If so, how do I fill in the blue form that was sent out.

I am already under a great amount of stress in order to get the money for Registration Fees. If I have to pay full fees then I cannot afford to go to college.

I have emailed the college and tried to ring but I can't get any answer yet. I'm just wondering if anyone knows anything about this.

Thanks.

Annasopra

flightlessbird wrote: »

Hey Guys.
I received a letter today informing me that I might not be eligible for Free Fees Initiative.

what did the letter say?

ANXIOUS

flightlessbird wrote: »

Hey Guys.
I received a letter today informing me that I might not be eligible for Free Fees Initiative.

My situation is as follows.

In 2008, I completed the Leaving Cert.
I applied for Bar Management on the CAO.
I accepted this with the idea that I could afford to go.
Unfortunately, I was not able to afford to go. So I called the college and canceled BEFORE the course started.
I did NOT pay any fees, I did NOT attend any classes or even visit the college, and I let the college know in advance that I was unable to attend.
Now, after having done a PLC (not through the CAO), in Liberal Arts, I have chosen to undergo an Arts degree in NUIM.
I was under the impression that I would not have to pay full fees for this. I am not eligible for a grant.

Does this mean I am still eligible for the free fees? If so, how do I fill in the blue form that was sent out.

I am already under a great amount of stress in order to get the money for Registration Fees. If I have to pay full fees then I cannot afford to go to college.

I have emailed the college and tried to ring but I can't get any answer yet. I'm just wondering if anyone knows anything about this.

Thanks.

You have to appreciate this is their busiest time of the year, so things will take longer. But whatever happens accept the offer of the place. Fees can be sorted out later. It seems to me it is an oversight, i would contact your local vec and also your local td. They get replys much quicker.

flightlessbird

So they sent me out two letters. One blue form which requires my details and such. And then one letter explaining the situation.

At the top of the letter it says:

"We note from the CAO records that you previously applied, accepted and/or attended a place at another university/college."

So, that had me worried. Particularly the 'and/or'.

Then I went on to read...

"If you have previously ATTENDED University/College please ensure that you have the enclosed form signed and stamped by the University/College you attended verifying that the information provided is correct." (EDIT: oh the attended was not caps, if it was, i'd be less concerned)

So I'm hoping it's an oversight as ANXIOUS just wrote. Just wondering if anyone knows anything here. I've already e-mailed everywhere that I possibly can I think. So hopefully tomorrow an e-mail will arrive.

Annasopra

flightlessbird wrote: »

So they sent me out two letters. One blue form which requires my details and such. And then one letter explaining the situation.

At the top of the letter it says:

"We note from the CAO records that you previously applied, accepted and/or attended a place at another university/college."

So, that had me worried. Particularly the 'and/or'.

Then I went on to read...

"If you have previously ATTENDED University/College please ensure that you have the enclosed form signed and stamped by the University/College you attended verifying that the information provided is correct." (EDIT: oh the attended was not caps, if it was, i'd be less concerned)

So I'm hoping it's an oversight as ANXIOUS just wrote. Just wondering if anyone knows anything here. I've already e-mailed everywhere that I possibly can I think. So hopefully tomorrow an e-mail will arrive.

To be honest I don't think it's a problem at all