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Back To Education Allowance - Age related rates.

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  • 21-08-2013 12:40am
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    Genevaman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    I was hoping somebody could help me figure this out. I recently accepted an offer from UCC and applied for BTEA. As far as I can make out the weekly rate is equal to previous age-related SW payments (capped at €160).

    My query is whether or not my current rate is permanent on BTEA. I'm 21 but will be 22 in December. Will my weekly rate rise in accordance with my age or will it stay at its current rate (€100)?

    Cheers in advance.
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    Annasopra
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    My understandting from the CIB website is you get 160


    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/back_to_education/back_to_education_allowance.html


    A standard maximum rate of €160 per week applies to new Back to Education Allowance participants who were previously getting an age-related reduced rate of Jobseeker's Allowance. (1 January 2013)

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    Genevaman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭Genevaman


    Thanks! That's a relief. The wording had me concerned. 'Maximum' had me assuming it was just a cap rather than an across the board standard rate. At least I can put that worry to bed.


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