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Financial Student Support?

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  • 25-07-2014 4:37pm
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    PaulinaMc
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Hey,

    So Im hoping to start at DIT this September, thing is i dont actually know how ill afford it.
    Current situation is that my parents cant really even afford to buy enough food for the family so i wont have any support from them money wise.
    Ive tried all year to get a job but there is just nothing going in my town, another reason im eager to get back to college.
    I have enough for a deposit and first months rent but not much after that!
    Ill be getting BTEA but i dont know how ill be able to cover everything?
    Does anybody know any organisations or anything that can help me out? Or even if the social welfare have any extra allowances? I know FAS give housing allowance but im not eligible for it i dont think.
    Its so fustrating. I actually really want to go to college but with all the government cut backs its becoming more and more difficult!
    Also if anyone could tell me about any relativity cheap (for Dublin)/Safe areas to live that would be great!
    Thanks in advance!
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    #2
    F9Devil
    Registered Users Posts: 109 ✭✭F9Devil


    Try SUSI


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    PaulinaMc
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭PaulinaMc


    F9Devil wrote: »
    Try SUSI

    Susi cover my fees but I'm not eligable for maintence grant because I'm receiving BTEA.


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    The Lost Sheep
    Registered Users Posts: 14,967 ✭✭✭✭The Lost Sheep


    Most colleges will have student assistance funds etc to help students who may need funds.. Have you contacted college about your issues as they should be able to help or advise you where best to look for help?


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    buzzb123
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭buzzb123


    hi, many colleges have student assistant funds for students that are experiencing particular financial hardships.

    Contact the access officer in DIT and speak with them re this, I am sure they will be able to advise you.

    Best of luck.


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