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independant student question

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  • 16-06-2011 9:16pm
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    annacanna
    Registered Users Posts: 120 ✭✭


    im planning on doing a plc course in september and will be applying for the grant, im a bit worried as im a mature student 25 (single mother) that was living at home up untill last december but on the website it says you must be independant from your parents since the 1st october

    i have esb bills and bank statments since december from the house i own and live in, my parents gifted the house to me last nov (signed forms in front of solicitor)but the deeds only arrived 2 weeks ago

    is this enough to prove i am independant from them? ther is no way i can afford travel costs/childcare if i dont get the full grant+special rate


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    #2
    achmairt
    Registered Users Posts: 175 ✭✭achmairt


    You need something official sent to u at that address early october. You should ask your VEC. Get whatever you can like a TV licence Bank Statement ESB Bill in your name. You're cutting it a bit fine asking them to accept something in November but try it anyway. Good luck.


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    Babyblessed
    Registered Users Posts: 229 ✭✭Babyblessed


    You should get it but it may take time (also depends on your area, some seem more understanding/flexible), dont expect to get it until November/December at the earliest.

    I dont know where you live and where you are studying but dont forget that the qualifying rules for mature student grants have changed this year. If you are living under 45km from your chosen place of study the grant is much less than it was.

    I'd say apply early, if you havent already start getting the paperwork together. I applied early july in my 1st year (I was applicant #15) and I didnt see my grant until December. You might need to fight your corner explaining your change of circumstances, it might be worth going to your local TD's clinic to get support.

    Good luck!


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