What Grants Are Available?

Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership Scholarship Scheme

(Academic year 2011/2012)

The aim of the scheme is to enable residents of Dublin 10 and Chapelizod  to participate in FETAC/HETAC

accredited courses from level 5 through to level 8. All courses must lead to a full

FETAC/HETAC award. University access programmes and Return to learning courses will also

be considered.

Please contact our office for an application form.

 

Closing Date: Friday, October 7th 2011

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

 

 

 

Fergal Scully

Education Access Officer

Ballyfermot/Chapelizod Partnership

4 Drumfinn Park

Ballyfermot

Dublin 10

ph 01 8989162
fax 01 6230922

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Website: www.ballyfermotpartnership.ie

Government Grants

• Higher Education Grant:

It is mainly students in University who apply for this grant and those who are entering a Level 8 course (honours degree) in an I.T. Apply to local authority i.e. Dublin City Council

• Where to Apply:

If living in Ballyfermot you should apply to;

Higher Education Grants Unit
Culture, Recreation and Amenity Department,
Block 4, Ground Floor,
Civic Offices,
Wood Quay,
Dublin 8.

Tel: + 353-1- 222 2161, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

• VEC Grant:

This is generally for whether you are doing a PLC Course FETAC Level 5/6/7 or a non degree course in an I.T.

• Where to apply: If living in Ballyfermot you should apply to;

City of Dublin VEC
Administrative Offices
Town Hall
Merrion Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Tel: 01 6680614
www.cdvec.ie/

• While there are different government grants they are all means tested in the same way and for the same amounts.

Means Test
At present if your family income is below €39,760 per year you will receive a grant of €1,370 if you live more than 24 km from college this rise's to €3,420.
If your family income is above €39,760 but below €49,690 you will receive a part- grant.
If you or your parent receives a social welfare allowance and the total income is less than €20,147 you are eligible for the top up grant. You will receive a grant of €2,680. If you live more than 24 km from the college this rises to €6,690.

These income limits rise depending on the number of dependent children etc in the family. The webpage www.studentfinance.ie can run through your different individual circumstances in order to find what your income limit is for the means test. www.studentfinance.ie/mp9392/check-reckonable-income-bands/index.html

 

Levels of Grant	Income:	Non-adjacent	Adjacent Rate	Student/Services Charge Paid?	Tuition Fees Paid ?
Level 1 - No Maintenance	47,200 to 49,690	0	0	yes	50%
Level 2 - 25% Maintenance	44,721 to 47,205	855	345	yes	yes
Level 3 - 50% Maintenance	42,236 to 44,720	1710	685	yes	yes
Level 4 - 75% Maintenance	39,761 to 42,235	2565	1030	yes	yes
Level 5 - 100% Maintenance	0-39,760	3420	1370	yes	yes
Level 6 - 100% Maintenance + Special Rate	0-20,147	6690	2680	yes	yes

 

All figures are in Euros

Level 6 reckonable income band must include one of a range of social welfare payments as at 31 December 2007

Fees
If you are in an I.T or University and are receiving a government grant your registration/student services charge will be covered for you.
Residence

If you are under 23 even if you are not living at home you will be assessed on your parents/guardians income.

 

 

• If you are over 23 and living away from the family home you will be assessed on your own income.

VTOS

• For those who are returning to education and have been on certain Social Welfare payments you may be able to apply for VTOS.
• VTOS is available in VEC Colleges. You can keep your social welfare payment and also will receive an allowance each week. Contact your college for details.

BTEA

Back to Education Allowance also allows you to keep your social welfare payment but you receive a once-off payment of €400 rather than a weekly allowance.

NOTE

All those receiving BTEA or VTOS payments are not eligible to receive the grant from the VEC or the CITY COUNCIL. They can still apply for the scholarship scheme from the partnership.

 

Disability Grant

There is also a grant available for students with disabilities. Applicants need to contact the Disability/Guidance Officer in your College for further information.
Partnership Grants