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Effects of new budget on BTEA

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  • 07-04-2009 4:41pm
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    subnation
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭


    Could anyone explain the effects of todays new budget on the eligibility of the Back to Education Allowance?:confused:


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    amtaxi
    Registered Users Posts: 255 ✭✭amtaxi


    Earlier access to BTEA (Third Level Option) when recommended by a Facilitator (reduce from 12 to 9 months in line with NEAP);

    From what I gather you can now qualify for BTEA if you are unemployed for 9 months instead of 12. Not sure what recommended by facilitator means?? Ah sure there's always a catch.. Just hoping it doesn't effect me - that's presuming I get in of course!!!!!


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    Joe1919
    Registered Users Posts: 1,153 ✭✭✭Joe1919


    amtaxi wrote: »
    Earlier access to BTEA (Third Level Option) when recommended by a Facilitator (reduce from 12 to 9 months in line with NEAP);

    Not sure what recommended by facilitator means??

    I guessing that's probably the FAS facilitator.


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


    It might also be a DFSA facilitator / placement officer. Their case load is now placement of 40 new clients per month each in education or work.


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    ditmature
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭ditmature


    Hey, can somebody tell me the source of the above information? This could have major benefits for potential Mature Students....

    Thanks

    Bob


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