Student Grants

Rathmines College students are eligible for three grant options.
GRANT OPTIONS
SUSI

The SUSI grant scheme is for qualifying Further Education students and operates through The Department of Education and Skills.

 

 

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This scheme is for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection. The BTEA is also for a wide range of people who might want to return to education, so people qualify in different ways, depending on their age and circumstances.

Courses must be full-time and lead to a certificate approved by QQI. Please contact the college or your local Intreo office for more information.

VTOS
What is VTOS?

  • VTOS (the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme) scheme is now nearing completion. 2023 was the final year where this funding was available for a maximum of 2 years.
  • Only those who are already on the scheme and in the 2nd year can continue with VTOS funding in Sept 2024.
  • More information on eligibility etc. can be found on the Citizens’ Information website here.
  • VTOS students are permitted to work for up to twenty hours per week
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