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Going back to college

  • 28-09-2017 08:23AM
    #1
    limerick17
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17 ✭


    Hi guys

    Just wondering if anyone has any information that could help me 😬 I'm 26 and thinking about going back to college to study engineering. I dropped out in second year of an arts course when I was 22.

    I'm wondering about grants and funding really.. I received back to education allowance when I did the arts course and I got a fees grant for first year.

    Does anyone know if I would receive the fees grant the second time around and the BTEA..

    Many thanks in advance


Comments

  • #2
    Juicystar11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37 ✭Juicystar11


    Hi,

    First of all, fair play to you for considering returning to education having been out of the system for a few years. It's not an easy decision to make but I think it would have a hugely positive impact on your future. There seems to be a big demand for skilled engineers these days.

    In general, the rule that applies is that if you have received a grant for year 1 and year 2 while doing Arts and you then decide to start a new course from year 1 - you will not be entitled to a grant to cover your fees for Year 1 and Year 2. This is because you've already used your free frees for those years on a previous course.

    However, there is an exception called the 5 year rule. If 5 years have passed since you dropped out of your arts course, you can start year 1 of a new course and be entitled to free frees again. In a way, with regards to fees, you are treated as if you never did the arts course and this is your first time starting 3rd level.

    I hope this makes sense :)


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