HIGHER DIPLOMA 2012/13

B1977

If doing a higher diploma for 2012/13 and you fees were being paid for a level 8 ,can you get your fees paid for the H Dip ?

Annasopra

B1977 wrote: »

If doing a higher diploma for 2012/13 and you fees were being paid for a level 8 ,can you get your fees paid for the H Dip ?

Under 2011/2012 rules the answer is yes you would be eligible

Postgraduate courses — progression
17. (1) Subject to the general conditions outlined in this Scheme, and the
maximum periods specified in article 14(10)(c) the specific progression conditions that apply to participation at postgraduate level are set out in this article.
(2) The progression conditions in respect of postgraduate study at Level 8 of
the framework of qualification are as follows—
(a) a student or tuition student who is entering for the first time a course
at postgraduate level leading to a higher education and training award
and wishes to pursue an approved postgraduate course at Level 8 of
the framework of qualifications shall be eligible for a grant;

B1977

I was just wondering had it been scrapped, the VEC dont know yet,and it seems Dublin VEC is taking over the grants section.

thanks for your reply

Annasopra

B1977 wrote: »

I was just wondering had it been scrapped, the VEC dont know yet,and it seems Dublin VEC is taking over the grants section.

thanks for your reply

maintenance grants are scrapped for postgrads
fee grants are not

B1977

mango salsa wrote: »

maintenance grants are scrapped for postgrads
fee grants are not

Any ideas or links to how much of the fee is paid ?
is it full fee or certain amount,if the VEC are paying ?

Annasopra

B1977 wrote: »

Any ideas or links to how much of the fee is paid ?
is it full fee or certain amount,if the VEC are paying ?

2 rates of 2000 and another rate - it's not clear yeah whether the second rate is 6000 or full fees

B1977

mango salsa wrote: »

maintenance grants are scrapped for postgrads
fee grants are not[/QUOTE

if you were in receipt of a maintenance grant this term 2011-12, is it still scrapped if you continue to do a post grad ?

i know you said its gone for 2012-13, is it gone for everyone ?

Annasopra

if you were in receipt of a maintenance grant this term 2011-12, is it still scrapped if you continue to do a post grad ?

i know you said its gone for 2012-13, is it gone for everyone ?

If you are starting a postgrad for the first time there is no maintenance grant.