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From self employed to mature student

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  • 11-09-2013 10:37am
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    mickdw
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    I've been self employed for a number of years and never received a welfare payment.
    What happens if I go back to college, Am I entitled to a grant?
    My self employed income is currently tiny - less than dole. Can I go to college, get a grant and also earn maybe 3 or 4k part time self employed while in college?


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    endasmail
    Registered Users Posts: 1,275 ✭✭✭endasmail


    If your serious about it, you should go into a Citizens advice centre locally and find out from them


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    Annasopra
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    Yes you probably could.

    The grant is means assessed on your income for the previous year so if for example you apply in 2014 it will be assessed on 2013 income.

    If your income is that low you probably will be eligible

    http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/maintenance_grant_schemes_for_students_on_third_level_courses.html

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    achmairt
    Registered Users Posts: 175 ✭✭achmairt


    mickdw wrote: »
    I've been self employed for a number of years and never received a welfare payment.
    What happens if I go back to college, Am I entitled to a grant?
    My self employed income is currently tiny - less than dole. Can I go to college, get a grant and also earn maybe 3 or 4k part time self employed while in college?

    If you have a partner or living with your parents, their income would have to be included also for 2012.


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