Student Finance information for non UK residents
Republic of Ireland students in Higher Education
You may wish to contact your local Vocational Education Committee (VEC) to ascertain if you are eligible for any funding
Some useful contact details:
Donegal VEC
Tel: 074 9161600
http://www.donegalvec.ie
studentsupport@donegalvec.ie
Sligo VEC
Tel: 071 9145025
http://www.sligovec.ie
info@sligovec.ie
Monaghan VEC
Tel: 047 30888
http://www.monaghanvec.ie
educ@monaghanvec.ie
Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments form the Department of Social and Family Affairs.
The allowance is payable to people who wish to pursue approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment. Participants receive a standard rate of payment, which is not means tested. If you are signing for unemployment 'credits' only, you may qualify to participate in the scheme but you will not receive an allowance. The BTEA Programme covers the following study options:
- Second Level Certificate Courses
- Third Level Education Courses
- Education, Training & Development Courses
- Part-time Education Courses
How to apply - Please contact your local Social Welfare Office/VEC Offices for further information and application form http://www.welfare.ie/schemes/btw/btea.html
Non EU International Students
Please contact Student Services for more information or visit our international student section.
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