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How does paying the fees work?

  • 14-08-2012 07:42PM
    #1
    daisyaikou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 39 ✭


    I'm starting college in Ireland for the first time this September but I don't quite get the fees system. It's about €2000 a year right? And you pay half at the begining and the other half after Christmas, true?

    Is it true that you pay the first half at some point in October? So you could ultimately start the course for a few weeks, drop out if you don't like it and not have to pay anything? And if you leave before the second installment is due you're not obliged to pay the second installment?

    Just something I've heard around and not sure if it's legit info. Thanks.


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  • #2
    antkeane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭antkeane


    daisyaikou wrote: »
    I'm starting college in Ireland for the first time this September but I don't quite get the fees system. It's about €2000 a year right? And you pay half at the begining and the other half after Christmas, true?

    Is it true that you pay the first half at some point in October? So you could ultimately start the course for a few weeks, drop out if you don't like it and not have to pay anything? And if you leave before the second installment is due you're not obliged to pay the second installment?

    Just something I've heard around and not sure if it's legit info. Thanks.

    The student contribution is 2555 euro if you are eligible for free fees. if you are EU then its about 7000 and your student contribution per year. or if you are non eu its about 20,000 per year plus your 2555 contribution per year.


  • #3
    blueboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31 ✭blueboy123


    antkeane wrote: »
    The student contribution is 2555 euro if you are eligible for free fees. if you are EU then its about 7000 and your student contribution per year. or if you are non eu its about 20,000 per year plus your 2555 contribution per year.

    Isn't it €2250?


  • #4
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    blueboy123 wrote: »
    Isn't it €2250?
    Yes, plus that which goes to the OSL, Hub, etc. which is €38 so €2,288.

    daisyaikou, An email was sent out to students currently in DCU during the summer about fees. The contents of it are below, I hope this helps.
    Please see below important information regarding fee payment relevant for the new academic year 2012/2013:

    (If you are in your final year and will be graduating this year NOVEMBER 2012 please disregard this email)

    1. Most of you will be paying only the registration fee of €2,288, for this academic year students are permitted to pay in 2 instalments, the first of €1163 which must be paid on/before Registration with the balance of €1125 to be paid on/before 18th January 2013 or alternatively you can pay in full. (You can also pay before registration or after but no later than 28th of September 2012, as a late fine of €170 applies after this date) - Any amount can be paid between now and registration provided full payment is made by registration. Please note, if you are in receipt of a grant, you will still need to pay the €38 and you will also need to bring/send to the fees office the renewal grant letter. A financial block will be placed on all accounts on the last day of registration where fees remain unpaid.

    2. For those of you who are paying full EU fees, you must pay 60% before registration and 40% on/before 18th of January 2013. Any amount can be paid between now and registration provided full payment is made by registration. Please note that you will not be permitted to register until 60% of your fees are credited to your student account.

    3. For those of you who are paying NON EU fees, you must pay the full amount before registering. For international payment please see link: https://dcu.studentfees.ie/.
    Please note that you will not be permitted to register until full fees are credited to your student account. Any amount can be paid between now and registration provided full payment is made by registration.

    4. Deferred/Repeat/Medical students are charged at €55 per credit plus a capitation fee of €168 for a part-time student or €272 for a full-time student

    5. Please note that any student currently with an outstanding balance will be blocked from registering for the new academic year 2012/2013.

    For payment of fees you have the following options:


    1. You can pay on-line through your portal page by choosing "fees account"
    2. By calling 01-700 88 36 we can take credit/laser card payments (or any telephone number in the Fees Office)
    3. By sending us a cheque, bank draft, postal order with DCU as the account name at the address:
    DCU
    Student Fees Office
    Collins Avenue
    Dublin 9
    *All receipts will be sent via email to your nominated email account.
    4. By bank transfer, bank details below:

    AIB Bank
    Swords Road, Santry, Dublin 9
    A/C Name: Fees Account
    A/C No : 43170288(DCU)
    Sort Code; 93-22-21
    Bank Swift Code AIBKIE2D
    IBAN: IE12AIBK93222143170288
    * The receipt issued by the bank is your proof of payment.
    5. For international payments please see link: https://dcu.studentfees.ie/.

    Please note that you have to quote your student number regardless of the method of payment you choose.

    PLEASE NOTE ALL CORRESPONDANCE FROM THE FEES OFFICE WILL BE SENT TO YOUR DCU EMAIL ACCOUNT ONLY.

    If you have any other queries with regards to fees please contact us on fees@dcu.ie or any phone number in the fees office. (http://www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/index.shtml)


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