Mature student grant

Dmac83

Hi, I am thinking of entering third level for the first time ages 35. I left school after my leaving cert. I am looking at doing a part time course possibly on a private institute. As I work full time and pay a mortgage I am trying to see if I can get so financial assistance.

Any advice would be appreciated.

DeeAvery

There really isn't anything for part time sadly.

There are a few options if you are on social welfare but as you work full time that won't be worth anything to you. Though those mainly consist of you keeping the payments you already qualify for and they provide free courses.

There is also the option of trying your local Credit Union. Also all major banks have student loans as well. Though in Ireland they are just called student loans in name, they don't have the benefits such as paying back a long time after you finished your qualification or things like that.

Also many institutions provide payment plans if you ask, so you wouldn't necessarily have to pay your fees all in one go.

There are also Springboard Courses which are free, both full and part time. If you are employed though there are only certain ones you can do I believe. Though even if you are unemployed I don't think they give great choice in my opinion.

wk2k2018

Hi,, have you checked out the Spring board courses? you may be able to apply for one, part time, and fully funded for you by government.

failing that, you are entitled to tax back on fees you pay to colleges, usually 20%. And you could fund this with a Credit union loan. Or maybe Ask your employer?

Hope this helps