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Working-College fees

  • 27-08-2015 8:56pm
    #1
    jobseek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 151 ✭✭


    Hello,
    Are there any funding options available to a person that is currently in full time employment to complete an online/distance course,


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  • #2
    MouseTail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,663 ✭✭✭MouseTail


    No, their employer may help, and they can claim tax back on fees at the standard rate if its an approved college (over a certain threshold).


  • #3
    sambucus nigra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 115 ✭✭sambucus nigra


    Nothing from SUSI or BTEA as far as I know.

    Some employers have Educational Assistance Programs where they may part/fully fund courses (generally have to be related to upskilling you in your current role with the company).

    Otherwise there is Tax Relief on Tuition Fees - but a good chunk is disallowed

    e.g. If your yearly fees are €3000 in 2015, the first €1500 of the claim is disregarded so you can only claim relief on €1500. 20% of €1500 = tax credit of €300. And of course you must have actually paid tax in your job to claim that tax back.


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