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Back to college funding?

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  • 23-05-2003 11:18pm
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    Keeks
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    A friend of mine is thinking of going back to college. This was topic of conversation last Saturday night.thought it was just drink talk but they came back to me during the weeek to see if I found out anything about it. Of course i didn't.

    So does anybody know what the story is with back to education/mature student fnding in the way of grants etc.


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    smiles
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    http://www.oasis.gov.ie/education/adult_education/?PHPSESSID=b5534cf9f4180b3bd33e7bcda4e527f5

    There's lots of help on that site.

    << Fio >>


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    Victor
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    Make sure your friend manages the tax years so that part of the study is in different years, thereby reducing tax (if they are paying tax). Fees should be paid for (depending on course) by the government, but maintenance will be a huge issue.

    Try to get his employer to pay his fees, either as a work expense or a (tax free) bonus.


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    Sensei
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    if he wanted a really cheap way he should go do a Fas job/unemplyed for 6 months, then he qualifies for the "returning to Education" scheme(or something along them lines) that the social welfare do for mature students. This means he gets dole money each week, plus rent allowance, plus he can apply for a grant as well!!


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