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  • 01-03-2011 7:27pm
    #1
    martins2309
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭


    Ok so I'm in sixth year right now and the year is coming to an end the Leaving Cert is coming soon and I dont know if I will be able to go to a college due to the fees.
    Can anyone please explain how the grant system works and what it covers if you do get it.
    Here is some information about me that could help:
    applied to courses in: UL, NUIM, UCD, TCD, DCU
    Age: 17
    I am a dependant to my mother( no contact with father).
    I have 1 sibling who is attending full time eduction-second level.
    Total family earnings: around €25,000 for 2009 and €27,000 for 2010
    Attend a vocation school(VEC)
    No disabilities or serous illnesses.
    Will provide any further needed information.
    Thanks you in advance for any help


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  • #2
    cairdre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭cairdre


    Hi

    Martin on those income limits sounds like you would be eligible for a higher education maintenance grant, this will also pay your registration fees. Did you apply for the HEAR scheme?

    You did not say where or what you want to study? I know some uni offers other schemes ie DCU have a subsidised accomodation scheme that is open for applications from incoming 1st years. go to DCU website and type in Access Supports Scheme. I know DIT also have a scheme they operate for local schools. You should contact the Access offices of your 1st three preferences.

    Good luck


  • #3
    martins2309
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭martins2309


    I have applied for the Hear and also have sent in all required documents.
    I am going to study a variety of course all IT related in UL, NUIM, UCD, TCD, DCU.
    I looked up student finances too and according to it I am eligible for level 5 non adjacent grant that €3,250, does this mean I will revive this much money and I will have to pay the €2,200 fee for applying or does it mean I keep the €3,250 on top having that fee paid off


  • #4
    letsbehonest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 123 ✭✭letsbehonest


    You should ask your careers guidance teacher in school. He should have all the information you need!


  • #5
    letsbehonest
    Closed Accounts Posts: 123 ✭✭letsbehonest


    You should contact the career guidance teacher in school. He/she should have all the information you need!


  • #6
    cairdre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73 ✭✭cairdre


    Martin,

    The 3,250 is for you. The €2k is paid for you. PM me for more info

    Cathy


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