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  • 24-08-2012 12:52am
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    emmbay
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭


    I was on a Level 7 course in 2010/2011 and was receiving a Grant. However I did not get into my second year of the course and had to get Jobseekers Allowance.
    I really want to go back to college but there is no way I will be able to afford the fees for a course in a University or IT.
    I have applied for some PLC courses and have gotten asked to interviews but these PLC courses obviously have fees that also need to be paid. The course I am going for is €650 and €200 discount because I have a medical card but I still will not be able to afford €450 out of my dole also would need money for transport and course materials. I have been on Jobseekers allowance since November 2011 so would I be entitled to Back to Education Allowance? I am only 19.
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    euddue
    Registered Users Posts: 60 ✭✭euddue


    i'm fairly sure they bend the rules a little when it comes to age,better to have you out learning than sitting about would be their mentality anyway.


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    Katie Kaboom
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭Katie Kaboom


    You have to be on the Dole for 234 days before entering the courseto get the BTEA, I'm not sure about the age requirement. Check studentfinance.ie


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    emmbay
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭emmbay


    Katie Kaboom wrote: »
    You have to be on the Dole for 234 days before entering the courseto get the BTEA, I'm not sure about the age requirement. Check studentfinance.ie

    I have checked it pretty sure that you have to be over 21 and in receipt of jobseekers allowance for 9months or more.. I will go down to the social welfare office during the week and see what they say.


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