News
July 2011 - Student Grant application process now open!
You can now apply for your student grant. There have been some changes to the grant scheme, including online applications and who you should send your application to. For more information, see our grants page.
July 2011 - 10 things you should know about the grant
AONTAS, the National Adult Learning Organisation, have a useful blog post with 10 things you should know about the Student Grant. It's well worth a look.
February 2011
NUI Maynooth now accepting late applications from mature students. More information available at http://admissions.nuim.ie/mature_students
February 2011
CAO mature application numbers for 2011 maintain 2010 levels.
January 2011
The HEA is now seeking proposals for funding via the first phase of Springboard, a new €20m multi-annual fund providing higher education opportunities for unemployed people. More information can be found here: http://www.hea.ie/springboard
Hunt report highlights expected growth in mature student numbers
The long awaited National Strategy for Higher Education (Hunt Report) was finally published January 2011. A key statement in the report is that the Irish Higher Education sector has the capacity to grow by 50% over the next 20 years with the largest growth coming from mature students.
December 2010
Changes announced in the 2010 budget may effect mature student's ability to fund themselves through third level education.
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Events
St. Patrick's College, Drumcondra: Open Day 19/11/2011 from 10am to 3.30pm
DCU, CAO & Mature Student Advisory Evening, 11/01/2011
DIT, Mature Student Open Day, 11/01/2011
NUI Maynooth, CAO Information Evening, 12/01/2011
TCD, Mature Student Information Evening, 13/01/2011,
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Applicant Advice
Apply on Time!
It is very important for mature applicants to apply on time, which for the majority of HEIs is the 1st of February.
- Mature places can be limited and in many cases may be filled by on-time applicants.
- Late applications are subject to a late application fee
- Many HEIs do not accept late applications.
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