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Thinking of changing career.

Seanmul89 · 2015-06-03 15:42:01

Hey, not sure if it's the right thing to do or not and posting here, but maybe someone has done the same. I'm currently in a full time position now since 17, I am 26 now and want to move on from what I am doing and thinking of going to College full time next year to do a 4 year degree. Would I be entitled to anything since…

03-06-2015 03:42PM

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Seanmul89

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Hey, not sure if it's the right thing to do or not and posting here, but maybe someone has done the same.
I'm currently in a full time position now since 17, I am 26 now and want to move on from what I am doing and thinking of going to College full time next year to do a 4 year degree.
Would I be entitled to anything since I am leaving full time employment, grant, social, etc!
Things have just changed in the job and no more want to do it. Thanks

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Conall Cernach

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To get the Back To Education Allowance you must be in receipt of some form of SW payment. You might still qualify for a grant however but it will be means tested against your previous year's income.
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

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