College Fee's

eirebhoy

I am going into DIT this month after doing my Leaving Cert this year and i just got my first letter from the college. I have to pay €670 rgeistration fee before 22nd September and I really wasn't expecting this. I haven't got the money and I don't think I'll be getting it before the deadline.

I thought that there was no college fee's. I am not eligable for a grant but I didn't think I would need one.

Does everyone have to pay this?

Imposter

Short answer YES everyone HAS to pay it unless you get a grant.

It comes every year.
It was initially 150 pounds when the "free fees" were first introduced . It has climbed quite dramatically every year since.

If it's a case that you really can't pay it get in touch with the student's union in the college. They may be able to give you some advice on possible grants/loans etc that may be available.

PHB

Or go into a bank, explain the situation and you can probably get a short term college loan.

Stark

Banks are good at giving no questions loans of €1000 to students (we give students more because we know we can totally screw you over when you graduate to the real world).

Either a loan, or write to the college explaining your circumstances. They might be lenient about it, you never know.

MrPinK

afaik some colleges will let you pay in 2 or 3 installments. Ring them up and ask them what, if any, options you have.

bugler

Are you sure you're not eligible for a grant? I think the deadline might have passed, but still, it would be worth checking it out.

Annasopra

This link may be of some help

http://www.dit.ie/DIT/students/support/assistancefund.html

and also here

http://www.ditsu.ie/

the SU might be able to provide you with a short term loan