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Mature Student & Full Time Grad Dip Question.

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  • 14-04-2013 4:57pm
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    seachto7
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    Hi all,

    I've been accepted for a full time Grad Dip/Masters in UL. I'm going to be 36 when I start it in September.

    I'm working freelance at the moment. Not getting full time work out of it, but tipping away.

    I am not sure if I should be applying for anything in terms of grants or assistance as a mature student? I'm not assuming I am entitled to anything, but am curious. I have been told to get in touch with my local VEC. For what exactly, I am not so sure yet.

    I did do a Grad Dip way back in 2001/2002 and got a mature student grant at the time...


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    paperclip2
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    Maintenance grants for post-grad students were discontinued a couple of years ago, however some fee support remains. Details here: http://www.studentfinance.ie/mp9543/postgraduate-students/index.html

    To be honest its unlikely you will be eligible for any funding support for this course if you already hold a qualification at this level. Funding tends to follow progression and isn't available to do a 2nd qualification at the same level.


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    seachto7
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    Yes, I was told that I would have to be progressing in order to be eligible for anything. Again, I was not assuming I would be, but thought I would at least suss it out. I will look into fee support if possible. Anything at all would help.

    Should I be getting in touch with the VEC concerning fee support?


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    paperclip2
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    No, All grant and fee support for new applicants are being handled by SUSI.
    The VEC's and County Councils are only dealing with students who applied for grants up to 2011.


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    seachto7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,863 ✭✭✭seachto7


    Cheers. I got in touch with them in the meantime.


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