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Mature Independent Postgrad Appicant

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  • 28-06-2013 7:47pm
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    jemmyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I think I may qualify for a the €6000 fee grant for a postgrad.

    I have been living with a friend and away from my parents house for since June 2012. As far as I can see this only needed to be the case to qualify for independent from December 2012.

    The problem is I have no utility bills in my name at this address however. Will bank statements and a lease agreement be enough documentation to cover me in this regard???


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    #2
    jemmyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭jemmyboy


    And I've just realised I've spelt the title wrong :-(. Can mod correct this please?


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    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,262 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    Had the same problem some time ago.

    Go to citizen's information. Explain the problem, and ask if they will witness an affidavit for you. They will have access to a justice of the peace who will sign. This will be accepted in lieu of other proofs. There wasn't even a charge.


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    jemmyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭jemmyboy


    endacl wrote: »
    Had the same problem some time ago.

    Go to citizen's information. Explain the problem, and ask if they will witness an affidavit for you. They will have access to a justice of the peace who will sign. This will be accepted in lieu of other proofs. There wasn't even a charge.

    I really have to do all that? I recieved letters from the social welfare at the address but can't find them now :mad:

    Didn't think it would be that much of an issue. May get my application submitted and get my documentation in order so!


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    endacl
    Registered Users Posts: 22,262 ✭✭✭✭endacl


    jemmyboy wrote: »
    I really have to do all that? I recieved letters from the social welfare at the address but can't find them now :mad:

    Didn't think it would be that much of an issue. May get my application submitted and get my documentation in order so!

    It's not really 'all that', in fairness now...

    Get your friend to write a short note explaining the situation. Phone the grant awarding body, either vec or local authority. Explain it to them. They'll send out the affidavit statement. Pop down to citizens information.

    So, a letter somebody else writes, a quick phone call, and a few minutes in a local office. It's the last time you'll ever do so little for six grand...


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    jemmyboy
    Registered Users Posts: 134 ✭✭jemmyboy


    Ha suppose when you put it like that it isn't much at all!

    Thanks for your advice! :)


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