grant woes.!

x in the city

alright my friends,

i am 29, a old ripper, im going to gmit doing a national dip in electronic and computer engineering, maybe a degree after, see what happens,

anyways,

i got a city and guilds dip in telecomms from limerick rtc ages ago, and because i got a grant for thta course i cant get a grant for this new one, as they are both diplomas, even they are entirely different, city and guilds, v national.
i applied to the social welfare for a back to study grant thing, and if i dont get thet, i may not be able to study at all.

college eh.......

then i will be well pissed off and more than likely fek off to england.


um, thanks for listening

genie

I've also applied for the Back to Education Allowance. How long does it take for the Dept. of Social and Family Affairs to decide whether I'm entitled to it? My university course starts in 3 weeks...

BTW, I think it's very unfair that you can't get a grant for your course.

sceptre

I would guess they'll take about two weeks to let you know. Your local office may well know before you do as they get a list. Basically if you meet the 6-month requirement and your course is covered you really shouldn't have any problems. Don't forget they give 200 euros or so as a book & extras allowance as well.

x in the city, will the grant kick in if you do a degree course after or are you just screwed?

Annasopra

X in the city,

I'm not too sure whether you'll be entitled to a Back to Education Allowance, Perhaps the Welfare Office in GMIT Students Union may be able to help you out

Genie

There is information somewhere on the the website http://www.oasis.ie

Hope this is helpful

genie

I got the ok today about the Back to Education Allowance so I'm a very happy bunny!:D

sceptre

Originally posted by Johnnymcg
There is information somewhere on the the website http://www.oasis.ie

Full details including the application form here

They'll eventually kill this scheme I suspect. Part of the rationale for cutting it this year was that the country wasn't all that short of educated citizens and the country didn't need to expend the resources any more (this was on the letter sent out to recipients AFAIK). Not much solace if you're thinking of going to college of course.

x in the city

i just found out a few days ago i will be getting the back to study grant,

how much is this does any one know?


cheers..

ps: anyone else going to gmit??

genie

As far as I know it's EUR 124.80 per week plus a one off cost of education payment of EUR 250 ish. For books etc I suppose. Let me know if I'm wrong!