Free fees qualification

Muir

My partner is starting in UCD in Sept. - he was registering and noticed they were charging tuition fees. I looked into it and it may be because he started but did not complete a level 6 course (3-4 years ago). If this is the case, is there any way to appeal, or is it possible that the grant will cover tuition fees (I know it does in certain circumstances) - he never received a grant before.
Thanks for the help - we tried phoning UCD and the Dept. of Ed. but everyone is on lunch.

Annasopra

Muir wrote: »

My partner is starting in UCD in Sept. - he was registering and noticed they were charging tuition fees. I looked into it and it may be because he started but did not complete a level 6 course (3-4 years ago). If this is the case, is there any way to appeal, or is it possible that the grant will cover tuition fees (I know it does in certain circumstances) - he never received a grant before.
Thanks for the help - we tried phoning UCD and the Dept. of Ed. but everyone is on lunch.

Yes - if he started a course 3-4 years ago he has to pay full tuition fees - you have to be 5 years out of education to get a second lot of free tuition fees

He won't get a grant either

http://www.ucd.ie/registry/adminservices/fees/free_tuition.htm

students who have been verifiably absent from 3rd level education for a minimum of 5 years since attempting, but not completing, a first-time degree AND who belong to one of the above categories may be considered “second chance” i.e. eligible for a further round of funding under the Free fees Initiative.

http://www.susi.ie/Susi/media/susi/SI-159-of-2013-Student-Grant-Scheme-2013_Final.pdf?ext=.pdf

) Having previously attended, but not completed, any undergraduate
course at Level 6 or 7 of the framework of qualifications, or equivalent, an applicant shall—
(i) be required to complete an equivalent period of study on an
approved undergraduate course at Level 6 or 7 of the framework
of qualifications before being eligible to be considered for a
grant, or
(ii) be required to complete an equivalent period of study on an
approved undergraduate course at Level 8 of the framework of
qualifications before being eligible to be considered for a grant, or
(iii) be eligible to be considered for a grant to pursue an approved
post leaving certificate course where no more than one year was
completed on an undergraduate course at Level 6 or 7 of the
framework of qualifications, or
(iv) be required to complete an equivalent period of study on an
approved post leaving certificate course where more than one
year was completed on any undergraduate course at Level 6 or 7

Muir

This is the most insane thing I've ever heard. SUSI already sent out looking for documents, think they would have noticed.
Thanks for the reply.

Muir

He completed an access course this year - level 6 - would this make him eligible for the free fees having since completed a level 6. & grand wise, can he get a tuition fee grant or only maintenance? Thanks again.

Annasopra

Muir wrote: »

He completed an access course this year - level 6 - would this make him eligible for the free fees having since completed a level 6. & grand wise, can he get a tuition fee grant or only maintenance? Thanks again.

What level course is he going onto do now?

Muir

Level 8

Annasopra

Muir wrote: »

Level 8

then I don't think there is any issue - he needs to talk to the fees office and query it

Muir

UCD aren't answering yet but SUSI said they cover it up to 6000 and something. Panic over, thanks for the help! =]