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(BTEA) eligibility for repeating one subject.

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  • 14-03-2012 11:17pm
    #1
    DoubleDealed
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    Hi,

    I'm just curious to know if I will receive any assistance from BTEA upon returning to college in Sept, as I will only be repeating one subject? Apparently, funding is only applicable when repeating the complete year,
    and even though I will be registered as a full time student, one subject equates to at most, four hours per week. I'm currently unemployed, and may not be able to return to college unless I receive even a basic allowance.
    Desperately applying for jobs day after day, but after 12 months it seems more futile by the day. Thanks in advance.


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    #2
    paperclip2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭paperclip2


    To be honest Its unlikely you will get BTEA OP but check with DSP anyway. There is a provision for retaining benefit while studying part-time which might apply here but you would need to meet with the local DSP Facilitator to check it out.
    Good luck :)


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    #3
    DoubleDealed
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭DoubleDealed


    paperclip2 wrote: »
    To be honest Its unlikely you will get BTEA OP but check with DSP anyway. There is a provision for retaining benefit while studying part-time which might apply here but you would need to meet with the local DSP Facilitator to check it out.
    Good luck :)

    Hey Paperclip2,

    Thank you so much for your supportive reply!!:) Yeah, checked with (DSP) this morning, and apparently because the module only equates to like 3hrs total P.W, I am eligible to avail of part time studying!! Although, still hoping to have a job by Sept, at least I won't have to take extended sabbatical. Thanks again!!:) Have a "Rockin" Paddy's Day!!


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    paperclip2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,280 ✭✭✭paperclip2


    Glad to hear it went well. Best of luck with the repeat.
    :)


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