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Got offered a Masters..am on the Dole

  • 20-04-2010 11:15PM
    #1
    Patdusty2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 124 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have been offered a place on a Masters course in DCU. I am currently on Jobseekers Allowance.

    I am unsure about a few things:

    Will I be able to claim Back to Education allowance or is this just for someone who is at Undergraduate Level? As far as I am aware they don't give an allowance for Postgraduates?

    Will I be able to get a grant to cover the fees..The course is €6,500+

    Back to being a student, no harm considering whats happening out there at the moment..


Comments

  • #2
    deise8
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭deise8


    hi just seen your posting and im at present in a similar predicament, applying for a masters, currently on jobseekers and concerned whether il get a grant to help me pay fee like yours...do you mind me asking if it took long before you knew whether you would qualify or not for a grant...


  • #3
    KillerKity
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 149 ✭✭KillerKity


    You'll lose your JSA but should get the grant if you can prove you're living independently from your parents. I got it last year but it took a while for it to be processed, however the speed depends on the councel in question. My advice, get onto it asap!


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