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piplip87

Hey all.

Lost a job last year before the pandemic and decided to take a couple of months out to get some much needed home improvements out of the way.

The pandemic then hit so I have been struggling to get back to work. I have started a springbord course well until last night and a lovely hot cup of tea went all over the laptop.

I am broke and up-to my eyeballs with the credit union at this point so cannot finance a new one anywhere.

Does anybody know of any scheme or grant available to part time students ? similar to the cost of education allowance ?

Cherry Blossom

Try your local branch of St. Vincent de Paul. They may be able to help you out.

mp3ireland2

piplip87 wrote: »

Hey all.

Lost a job last year before the pandemic and decided to take a couple of months out to get some much needed home improvements out of the way.

The pandemic then hit so I have been struggling to get back to work. I have started a springbord course well until last night and a lovely hot cup of tea went all over the laptop.

I am broke and up-to my eyeballs with the credit union at this point so cannot finance a new one anywhere.

Does anybody know of any scheme or grant available to part time students ? similar to the cost of education allowance ?

Try the institution you are doing the Springboard coarse with, I am doing one and in navigaiing the registration the past few days I did see something about laptop scheme through Sligo IT, as that's who I'm with. So maybe contact a student advisor somewhere if you don't find anything

SourSessions

You could check out the Exceptional Needs Payment from the Community Welfare Officer but I'm not sure if it would be applicable. Best of luck!

Mc123

You should check with the college you are attending, there's a new laptop loan scheme for students. I'd get on it quick tho might take a while to get the laptop depending on the amount of applications.

piplip87

Tha is guys for all your help.

taytobreath

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/7143d-minister-harris-announces-17000-laptops-ordered-to-assist-students-with-online-and-blended-learning/

get in contact with your course provider