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How much should I save for college?

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  • 05-02-2015 4:26pm
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    newsoftheworld
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    I took a year out in September and got a full time job at the start of this year. Minimum wage and about 31 hours a week. I have applied through the CAO and will go to college in NUIG in September. I expect to get the full grant but that isn't paid until October and I should probably factor in a delay. How much money should I save for college to cover accomodation and living expenses until I can rely a bit more on the grant? Any advice appreiated.


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    dobsdave
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    newsoftheworld wrote: »
    I took a year out in September and got a full time job at the start of this year. Minimum wage and about 31 hours a week. I have applied through the CAO and will go to college in NUIG in September. I expect to get the full grant but that isn't paid until October and I should probably factor in a delay. How much money should I save for college to cover accomodation and living expenses until I can rely a bit more on the grant? Any advice appreiated.

    You would probably get a better answer in the NUIG thread?


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    granturismo
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    Estimated costs for living away from home are €10,000 to €12,000 per academic year and €6000 living at home.

    There was an article in the Irish Times recently but I cant find it.

    http://www.movetoireland.com/movepag/schthird.htm

    http://www.icosirl.ie/eng/student_information/cost_of_living

    Factor in a long delay in receiving your first grant instalment, just in case.


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