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Second chance student.

  • 14-09-2016 4:26pm
    #1
    ak4
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭


    Hi there,

    I attended a course in 2011/12 but dropped out around January of 2012. I have accepted a course this year and am waiting having problems registering. I am still waiting for feedback from SUSI concerning my grant application.

    After searching online some places it says that you have to wait 5 years Between the two courses while other say it has to be 5 years since you started your previous course.

    Surely SUSI would of rejected my application straight away if I wasn't eligible ?

    Can anyone offer any support here ?
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  • #2
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    You are not eligible as a second chance student as it is counted in academic years.

    Like this:
    2011/12 Your year of college (irrespective of when you left)
    2012/13 Year 1
    2013/14 Year 2
    2014/15 Year 3
    2015/16 Year 4
    2016/17 Year 5
    2017/18 Eligible to re-apply as a second chance student having had a 5 year break from education.

    Remember, even if you attended any course that leads to any level major award on the NFQ within the 5 years, you are not eligible to be a second chance student. Some apprenticeships are included in this criteria as they are now NFQ qualifications at level 6 and above.


  • #3
    ak4
    Registered Users Posts: 220 ✭✭ak4


    yeah was kind of dreading that answer. I just wonder why Susi haven't rejected my application yet ?


  • #4
    Sup08
    Registered Users Posts: 1,670 ✭✭✭Sup08


    ak4 wrote: »
    yeah was kind of dreading that answer. I just wonder why Susi haven't rejected my application yet ?

    I can't answer that question, unfortunately.


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