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Returning after 6 years to study - Grant and BTEA Help

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  • 01-07-2016 1:11am
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    mmaloney25
    Registered Users Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi all,
    I have been back in Ireland a month now after 6 years in oz with no sign of obtaining a job in my field. I have a bachelors degree in Manutronics automation but my work experience is letting me down. I'm currently on social welfare and would love to finish two years honours degree. Would I be entitled to the Back to education allowance and free college fees. Any advise would be much appreciated.


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    BonkeyDonker
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    Both back to education and free fees only apply if you are progressing up a level. As you already have a bachelors (Level 8 I assume) you would need to be taking a masters (level 9) to get BTEA. I believe the same applies for free fees.


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    J_E
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭J_E


    There are opportunities to apply as a mature student but I am not sure if you would be granted a grant for a course at the same level, as was said above.

    I would recommend you go to your nearest Social Welfare or Citizens Info branch and explain their situation - they will know what the current eligibility criteria is. I have no doubt you will be able to find a route back into education.


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