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How much should I save for NUIG?

  • 05-02-2015 5:57pm
    #1
    newsoftheworld
    Closed Accounts Posts: 30 ✭


    I took a year out in September and got a full time job at the start of this year. Minimum wage and about 31 hours a week. I have applied through the CAO and will go to college in NUIG in September. I expect to get the full grant but that isn't paid until October and I should probably factor in a delay. How much money should I save for college to cover accomodation and living expenses until I can rely a bit more on the grant? Any advice appreiated.


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  • #2
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    http://www.nuigalway.ie/student-life/financial-matters/


  • #3
    matt.finn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭matt.finn


    That cost of living table is a load of ****e!!

    Rent is barely €500 anywhere, Dearest anyone I know is paying is €400 and then add bills is €420.
    You'd get food for €20 weekly from Aldi easily.
    Altogether monthly I spend around €650-700 but my rent is particularly cheap at around €250


  • #4
    shruikan2553
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,113 ✭✭✭shruikan2553


    That table is very high.

    Something closer and even at the high end is:
    400/month for rent (this would be a decent place, could go closer to 350)
    30/week for food
    I put aside 20 a week for bills but thats UPC, electric, phone and netflix. Could get away with something closer to 10-15/week.

    Then a bit extra for take aways, going out or getting stuff for college. With what that table said you would live better than many professionals.


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