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Funding for a UK online course?

  • 19-03-2011 4:51am
    #1
    FlashD
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    Hi,

    I'm considering doing an online course in graphic design, after 3 years it leads to a BA honours degree, the school is based in the UK.

    The fees are about 4000 sterling per year and I am a mature student.

    I am wondering if I am entitled to any financial support from the irish or UK government and where should I be looking for these answers?

    All help appreciated.

    Regards


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  • #2
    Cravez
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,031 ✭✭✭Cravez


    Wouldn't know the Situation regarding online courses, but maybe check with the Student Finance group in the UK to get a Tuition Fee loan?

    http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.htm

    If you are eligible for it you can get a tuition loan payable for your tuition fees and then you repay it back when you have finished your degree and earning more than £15,000. The Interest rate AFAIK is 1.5% also (unless there may be changes with the new Government)

    You may be able to apply for an Irish Grant, but again don't know 100% the situation as regards online courses? Maybe someone else may shed more light on the subject


  • #3
    mari2222
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 568 ✭✭✭mari2222


    look carefully into whether the qualification is accredited and likely to be recognised by employers....assuming you are doing this to get a job.

    Firstly, ASSUME it is not accredited....then PROVE yourself wrong! Caveat emptor/ buyer beware


  • #4
    FlashD
    Closed Accounts Posts: 865 ✭✭✭FlashD


    Thanks for the replies.

    I am already trying to find out more about the school and the course qualifications but it is difficult to find much information on the internet

    I have spoken to the school itself and they told me that the qualifications are legit.

    If anyone wants to check...

    http://www.idesigni.co.uk/


  • #5
    p28559
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 182 ✭✭p28559


    i would be dubious as to whether this course would get assistance.

    i think there is a definite list of approved courses and if a course is not on it then you wont get assistance.
    in addition i think you have to be a full time student to get a grant. that might be difficult to prove with an online course. also the awarding authority want verification you are attending before they make payments.


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