postgrad Funding

Celtic_Razor

I need help.

I've been accepted for a Masters part time program and am having a hard time finding the funds. I'm employed, nearly 40, Irish - I've tried citizens information for grants/funding, but no success.

Can anybody point me in a different directions?

cheers!

gutenberg

What field is your Master's in?

There is practically no funding for Master's courses in Ireland, unless you are having your fees paid by a county council under the student grant scheme (which I guess, since you're working, won't apply), and even that has been scaled back dramatically. I know some courses in fields such as technology, environment etc. participate in a scheme that sees their course fees reduced in order to encourage people to take them, but that may not apply to you depending on what you will be studying.

I think apart from that you're probably looking at a bank loan. Or perhaps your employer would help you out if it's relevant to your job?

Annasopra

The only thing that I can think of is that you can get a tax refund on fees paid.