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grant guidelines

  • 29-07-2011 10:12pm
    #1
    rainbows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭


    Hi I already hold a level 8 degree from a private college. I'm starting a totally different college course (also level 8) in September. Is there any chance that I would get any sort of a grant or is it totally impossible?
    I was certain I would but I was reading the guidelines and it looks like I wont be eligible . Its so annoying because I did a course which I couldn't receive a grant for. That was fine. Then when I try to do an approved degree I cant get it either. Its so frustrating :(


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  • #2
    Wisco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Wisco


    Rainbows I have the exact same situation, and unfortunately the answer is that you're not eligible for a grant. I spoke to the people in the county council and rang the higher education crowd as well.
    The only way you can get a grant if you already have a level 8 is if you're progressing from your previous degree (ie, doing a higher diploma/level 9 in the same area). And if that's the case for you, I don't know the criteria.
    But if you have a level 8 and are currently doing another level 8, you're ineligible.
    Very frustrating. :mad:


  • #3
    rainbows
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭rainbows


    Also will I qualify for the free fees initiative?


  • #4
    Wisco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 637 ✭✭✭Wisco


    Not if you've had free fees previously.


  • #5
    Agent_99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 918 ✭✭✭Agent_99


    rainbows wrote: »
    Also will I qualify for the free fees initiative?
    Wisco wrote: »
    Not if you've had free fees previously.

    Not if you have a qualification at the same level, they do not take into account the fact that you may have paid your own way on your first degree.

    Basically if you have a Level 8 degree you will not get funding for another Level 8 degree.


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