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Mature Student not on BTEA

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  • 25-08-2011 5:02pm
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    marybrowne
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭


    Hi Guys,

    I'm a first time third level student (mature) not on BTEA, I'll be working up until college starts and have been since I left secondary school so am not returning via the benefits route - does anyone know if I am entitled to my tuition fees free and if so is this automatic or do I have to apply somewhere to sort this? I've looked up numerous websites and threads on boards and can't seem to figure it out (maybe I'm just thick - if so hopefully third level will sort this!!)

    BTW I did an access course last year (also unsubsidised)!

    Any help would be much appreciated!

    MB


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    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    If you haven't partaken third level study before or are progressing to a higher level, then you are entitled to free tution fees. You don't need to do anything about this. You will however have to pay the student contribution (registration fee) if you are not in receipt of a grant/BTEA etc.


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    marybrowne
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭marybrowne


    Thanks for that - it's a three year degree - does that mean the fees are paid for the three years?


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    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    They should be, but sure who knows if or when the government will get rid of free fees. :(


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    naughto
    Registered Users Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭naughto


    i found this site very good

    http://www.studentfinance.ie/


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    marybrowne
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭marybrowne


    Too true! Thanks a million! Would I be pushing it asking if you know if I'm (and I hate this word) entitled to anything else?


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    naughto
    Registered Users Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭naughto


    are u currently working if u dont mind me asking??sorry dident read the 1st post right


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    marybrowne
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭marybrowne


    No probs, it's a minefield when you're not used to filling out forms etc - I'm not even old - mid twenties therefore have major respect for anyone older who is going to college for the first time in their 40's 50's etc!! I assume I'll just have to carry on working part-time and take out some kind of student loan if the banks have any money left to lend! Is there still such a thing as a Student Government Loan or is that in itself a really stupid question! ;)


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    naughto
    Registered Users Posts: 7,346 ✭✭✭naughto


    is there any chance that u would get the grant u should apply for it any way and see they can only say no to u


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    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    naughto wrote: »
    is there any chance that u would get the grant u should apply for it any way and see they can only say no to u

    Mod note: Please do not use txtspk as it is difficult to read. Thanks.


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