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Question about Free Fees

norwegianwood · 2012-02-19 01:56:23

I'm in my first year of Nutritional Science in UCC but I'd like to drop out after this year and study Law instead, but obviously the prospect of having to pay 6 grand next year is a major deterrent. But as Law is only a 3 year course, I'd still only be spending 4 years in college, and I was told that since it wouldn't be…

19-02-2012 1:56am

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I'm in my first year of Nutritional Science in UCC but I'd like to drop out after this year and study Law instead, but obviously the prospect of having to pay 6 grand next year is a major deterrent. But as Law is only a 3 year course, I'd still only be spending 4 years in college, and I was told that since it wouldn't be costing the government any more money I may not have to pay the 6 grand after all. They weren't sure about this though, and I was wondering if anyone here could confirm whether that's true or not? Thank you

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#2 19-02-2012 10:43am

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You would have to pay the fees in full for first year

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