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STUDENT FINANCE

You have gained a place in a third level institution and are wondering if there is any financial assistance available. We have compiled a few guides to answer some of your questions and give a brief description on the Student Grant System.

 Rough Guide to the Grant Commonly Asked Questions

Budget 2010 introduced several changes to student support schemes. There is detailed information on thes changes in 'our blog' section and on the website studentfinance.ie
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Contact your local VEC office, County Council Office.

The Youth Information Centre stock application forms, provide information on income limits and applying as a mature student. We can help filling out forms or answer any queries you may have.

You can also download Maintenance Grant forms from www.studentfinance.ie

Educational Maintenance Grants

Higher Education Grants - covers approved level 8 degree and nursing courses from most Higher Education Institutions in Ireland and certain courses pursued in approved educational institutions within the EU. You apply to your local County Council.

VEC Scholarships/ T.L.T. & Post Leaving Certificate Grants - covering approved courses in Institutes of Technology and Post Leaving Certificate Courses. These Grants cover approved courses from level 5 to level 7. You apply to your local VEC.

Back to Education Programmes

The Department of Social & Family Affairs offers VTOS and the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA). You apply to your local social welfare office.

For eligibility and information on all finance options check the above publication ‘Student Finance’.