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Returning to college Affordability

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  • 06-03-2015 6:05pm
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    shaneconnolly1
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I done my LC 2 years ago, got fairly high points, got my course, done very well in it in first year but really didnt like it at all. Decided to take a years leave of absence last september (should have been going into 2nd year). I decided that I dont want to return to that course, I notified the college of my exit and have reapplied for CAO and should get into my new choice without any problems, but..

    While I was in college, I received the full grant. I am currently employed in a restaurant but my hours are very low, mainly weekends, sometimes just 4/5 hours a week since things are so quiet this time of year. If I do return to college, there is no way I will afford the full fees I have to pay (approx 8000 euro I think?). And since I got the grant already for a course, I will not be able to get it until second year again. I also have siblings in college getting the grant now.

    So my main question is, is there any way I can get my fees paid?

    Otherwise I won't be able to return to college and will probably end up emigrating come September. I have looked at Back to education but I am under 23 so I wont get that.

    Will signing up for social welfare be any benefit? I am unsure if I will even get Jobseekers benefit since I live at home.
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    #2
    challengemaster
    Registered Users Posts: 16,930 ✭✭✭✭challengemaster


    shaneconnolly1 wrote: »
    So my main question is, is there any way I can get my fees paid?

    No. If you wait 5 years you're eligible for being deemed a second chance student. Aside from that, you have to fork up the fees.


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    SureYWouldntYa
    Registered Users Posts: 7,738 ✭✭✭SureYWouldntYa


    They can award grants in repeat years but it must be "exceptional circumstances"

    http://www.susi.ie/Should-I-apply/Previous-Education-and-Progression.aspx

    If you just changed your mind about your course, I can't imagine they'd award a grant. If you were had mental health or physical issues during the year though there might be some chance but I wouldn't get my hopes up


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