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International Student assistance?

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  • 18-11-2008 3:20pm
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    enda1
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    Hey all,

    I have a French friend who would like to start a bachelor's degree in BESS. She comes from quite a poor family so wouldn;t be able afford the €5000 course fee plus €900 entrance fee + living expenses etc.

    Does anyone know if there is any financial help for EU international students? Any specific sponsorships for French people or general aid? Or would it be more from her countries side she should be looking?

    Thanks, any help appreciated!
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    Hitchhiker's Guide to...
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    do EU students have to pay fees now for undergraduate courses?


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    enda1
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    Didn't they always? But yeah on tcd's website... Fees it says there are fees.

    Co anyone any idea if there are schemes to get assistance?


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    xeduCat
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    If she's an EU citizen and fits a fairly straightforward residency (in the EU) condition, and doesn't already hold an undergraduate degree, those fees are not applicable. The rules are here http://www.tcd.ie/Admissions/undergraduate/fees/ although the actual amounts for the registration charge (expected to be €1500 next year) are out of date.


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    enda1
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    Thanks guys yeah I noticed that last night when I was looking further into it - its a bit confusing calling them EU fees when they are not... That's great news though!

    So I believe the whole grants system according to citizensinformation.ie will be changed for next year (probably) - consolidated from 4 different schemes to 1. Any ideas of whether a "foreigner" is or will possibly be applicable for them?


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    xeduCat
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    You (typically) need a year's residence in Ireland (by which they normally mean family residence) prior to the course to qualify for a maintenance grant. The rules are different to the fee rules. There are exceptions and various other things so see studentfinance.ie for a more detailed answer.


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    YogiBoy
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    Given the slowdown in growth and the massive budget deficit, fees of all kinds are likely to rocket next year and in later years. Current students might be hit a bit less hard.
    The EU requires that all students from the EU are treated the same way. The authorities however try to skimp around it a bit. The danger rather is that everyone gets whacked.
    Total fees btw for a sharing room in Trinity Hall are 4400 eur. You can get cheaper outside.
    Moreover with the slowdown, it won't be so easy to find work. But it will be still, if determined, got some common sense and ambition, and if you work all summer too.


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