First Time Undergraduate Mature Student

Jimmy_Cork

Hi all,

I am sorry if this query has been asked and answered before but I could not find a similar situation on previous threads.

I am looking at going to to Shannon College to study their International Hotel Management Degree and I have a few questions about the Student Grant Scheme for Mature Applicants.

I am 25 and currently living out of home and working full time. If I apply for the grant as an Independent Mature Student will my assessment be based on my previous years earning?

As Shannon College is part of NUI do I need to apply through my local VEC or through the County Council?

As I earn just shy of 40k at the moment but intend to leave work to return to study what is the likelihood of even being approved for a grant?

I am slowly starting to get my head around all the things that I need to do but any help or guidance from someone who has been through this before would be really appreciated.

Annasopra

Jimmy_Cork wrote: »

Hi all,

I am sorry if this query has been asked and answered before but I could not find a similar situation on previous threads.

I am looking at going to to Shannon College to study their International Hotel Management Degree and I have a few questions about the Student Grant Scheme for Mature Applicants.

I am 25 and currently living out of home and working full time. If I apply for the grant as an Independent Mature Student will my assessment be based on my previous years earning?

As Shannon College is part of NUI do I need to apply through my local VEC or through the County Council?

As I earn just shy of 40k at the moment but intend to leave work to return to study what is the likelihood of even being approved for a grant?

I am slowly starting to get my head around all the things that I need to do but any help or guidance from someone who has been through this before would be really appreciated.

All grant applications go through SUSI - www.susi.ie - no through county councils or VECs

Your income is assessed on 2012 income.

You might be eligible - the income limits are here

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/maintenance_grant_schemes_for_students_on_third_level_courses.html