6th Year Students Career Options - Presentation College Bandon, Co Cork, Ireland Coláiste na Toirbhirte, 6th Year CAO Parents 2018-2019

1. 66thth
Year OptionsYear Options
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2. Possible options after LeavingPossible options after Leaving
CertificateCertificate
 University/Institute of Technology (CAO)University/Institute of Technology (CAO)
 Post Leaving Certificate CoursesPost Leaving Certificate Courses
 Training Courses/ ApprenticeshipsTraining Courses/ Apprenticeships
 Private College (Griffith…)Private College (Griffith…)
 University abroad (U.K., Holland, Hungary…)University abroad (U.K., Holland, Hungary…)
 Gap YearGap Year
 EmploymentEmployment
 UnemploymentUnemployment
 Repeat!Repeat!
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3. How a student chooses a courseHow a student chooses a course
 InterestsInterests
 Aptitude/AbilityAptitude/Ability
 GeographyGeography
 CostCost
 Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements
 DurationDuration
 Other influencesOther influences
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5. National Framework of QualificationsNational Framework of Qualifications
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The single, nationally and internationally accepted entity, through which all learning achievements may be measured and
related to each other in a coherent way and which defines the relationship between all education and training awards

6. Purpose of National FrameworkPurpose of National Framework
 Standardise existing qualificationsStandardise existing qualifications
 Allow greater movement from one level to theAllow greater movement from one level to the
next – LADDER SYSTEMnext – LADDER SYSTEM
 Recognise that not all students will progressRecognise that not all students will progress
through the points systemthrough the points system
 Provide a fair and consistent and transparentProvide a fair and consistent and transparent
system for studentssystem for students
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7. Getting a place on a courseGetting a place on a course
 If Number Applying = Number of PlacesIf Number Applying = Number of Places
every applicant gets a placeevery applicant gets a place
 If Number ApplyingIf Number Applying < Number of Places< Number of Places
every applicant gets a placeevery applicant gets a place
 If Number Applying > Number of PlacesIf Number Applying > Number of Places
not every applicant gets a placenot every applicant gets a place
 SOME FORM OF SELECTION MUST BE USEDSOME FORM OF SELECTION MUST BE USED
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8. SelectionSelection
 Most PLC’s (Post Leaving Certificate Colleges)Most PLC’s (Post Leaving Certificate Colleges)
and training programmes select applicants onand training programmes select applicants on
the basis of an interview, and portfolio wherethe basis of an interview, and portfolio where
appropriateappropriate
 HEI’s (Higher Education Institutes, e.g.HEI’s (Higher Education Institutes, e.g.
Universities and Institutes of Technology)Universities and Institutes of Technology)
process their applications through a central bodyprocess their applications through a central body
called the CAO (Central Applications Office)called the CAO (Central Applications Office)
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9. Application to CAOApplication to CAO
 Applications to all courses in the CAO systemApplications to all courses in the CAO system
are made through a single online applicationare made through a single online application
formform
 Students can chose up to 10 level 8 coursesStudents can chose up to 10 level 8 courses
(higher degrees) and up to 10 level 6/7 courses(higher degrees) and up to 10 level 6/7 courses
(higher certificate/ordinary degree)(higher certificate/ordinary degree)
 Places are allocated on the basis of merit –Places are allocated on the basis of merit –
results counted from best 6 subjectsresults counted from best 6 subjects
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10. Some ExceptionsSome Exceptions
 Most Art and Music based courses use an additionalMost Art and Music based courses use an additional
form of selection such as portfolio or practical exam.form of selection such as portfolio or practical exam.
Usually combined with Leaving Certificate results.Usually combined with Leaving Certificate results.
 Entry to Medicine: Students applying for MedicineEntry to Medicine: Students applying for Medicine
must register for HPAT from early November to 20thmust register for HPAT from early November to 20th
January (€140), and complete HPAT on 23/2/19.January (€140), and complete HPAT on 23/2/19.
Results of this test are combined with LeavingResults of this test are combined with Leaving
Certificate points (must be at least 480). Entry toCertificate points (must be at least 480). Entry to
Medicine will be based on combined score. StudentsMedicine will be based on combined score. Students
will be informed of HPAT results late June.will be informed of HPAT results late June.
CheckCheck www.cao.iewww.cao.ie andand www.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.auwww.hpat-ireland.acer.edu.au
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11. New Grading SystemNew Grading System
New LC grade bandsNew LC grade bands
70-74
Percentage mark New grade
90-100 H1/O1
80-89 H2/O2
70-79 H3/O3
60-69 H4/O4
50-59 H5/O5
40-49 H6/06
30-39 H7/O7
0-29 H8/O8

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New common points scaleNew common points scale
Higher Level Grade
(%)
New CAO Points
(HL)
New CAO Points
(OL)
Ordinary Level Grade
(%)
H1 (90-100) 100
H2 (80-89) 88
H3 (70-79) 77
H4 (60-69) 66
H5 (50-59) 56 56 O1 (90-100)
H6 (40-49) 46 46 O2 (80-89)
H7 (30-39) 37 37 O3 (70-79)
H8 (0-29) 0 28 O4 (60-69)
20 O5 (50-59)
12 O6 (40-49)
0 O7 (30-39)
0 O8 (0-29)
Mathematics
+25
pts
HC3
matriculation
requirement
OD3
matriculation
requirement

13. Minimum Entry RequirementsMinimum Entry Requirements
 Colleges set minimum entry requirementsColleges set minimum entry requirements
 This is what a student has to have to get into theThis is what a student has to have to get into the
course e.g. most universities require two H5’scourse e.g. most universities require two H5’s
plus four O6 or H7’s with passes in English,plus four O6 or H7’s with passes in English,
Irish, Maths and foreign languageIrish, Maths and foreign language
 Usually it is a specific subject (or subjects), andUsually it is a specific subject (or subjects), and
the grade required in that subject/sthe grade required in that subject/s
 It is independent of the points required for theIt is independent of the points required for the
course e.g. Student with 600 points but nocourse e.g. Student with 600 points but no
science subject will not get into pharmacyscience subject will not get into pharmacy
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14. How many points?How many points?
 CAO lists all applicants in order of merit (basedCAO lists all applicants in order of merit (based
on how many points they achieve)on how many points they achieve)
 If there are 60 places on a course, the CAO willIf there are 60 places on a course, the CAO will
offer a place to the first 60 who have chosen theoffer a place to the first 60 who have chosen the
course on their CAO formcourse on their CAO form
 The points of the 60The points of the 60thth
applicant will be the cutapplicant will be the cut
off points of the courseoff points of the course
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15. Random numbersRandom numbers
 CAO give each applicant a random numberCAO give each applicant a random number
when they send in their applicationwhen they send in their application
 If there are students with the same points thenIf there are students with the same points then
they are put in order based on their randomthey are put in order based on their random
numbernumber
 This is used when not everyone with a certainThis is used when not everyone with a certain
number of points gets onto a coursenumber of points gets onto a course
 Students with highest random numbers getStudents with highest random numbers get
offered the placeoffered the place
 Hoped that new points system will mean thatHoped that new points system will mean that
Random numbers will be used much less oftenRandom numbers will be used much less often
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16. Order of PreferenceOrder of Preference
Level 8Level 8  Important to place coursesImportant to place courses
in genuine order ofin genuine order of
preferencepreference
 What you want – not whatWhat you want – not what
you think you may getyou think you may get
 If offered your 1If offered your 1stst
choicechoice
you will never get offeredyou will never get offered
any other choicesany other choices
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PrefPref Course CodeCourse Code
11
22
33
44
55
66
77
88
99
1010

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
What is the best way to fill in the courses?
Dream Courses
Realistic Courses
Backup Courses

18. CAOCAO
All fees areAll fees are
Non-refundableNon-refundable
FeeFee Closing DateClosing Date
Normal applicationNormal application
(online or paper)(online or paper)
€€4545 1 Feb 20191 Feb 2019
Online discounted rateOnline discounted rate €€3030 20 Jan 201920 Jan 2019
Late online applicationLate online application
(no restricted courses)(no restricted courses)
€€5555 1 May 20191 May 2019
Change of mindChange of mind
(no restricted courses)(no restricted courses)
NilNil From early May toFrom early May to
1st July 20191st July 2019
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19. Before ApplyingBefore Applying
 Read college literature on chosen coursesRead college literature on chosen courses
 CheckCheck
 Course contentCourse content
 General entry requirementsGeneral entry requirements
 Specific entry requirementsSpecific entry requirements
 Fees covered by Free Fees initiativeFees covered by Free Fees initiative
 Read CAO handbookRead CAO handbook
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20. RESPONSIBILITYRESPONSIBILITY – applicants– applicants
tick box to state their legal and moraltick box to state their legal and moral
responsibility for applicationresponsibility for application
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21. HEAR - Higher Education Access RouteHEAR - Higher Education Access Route
 HEAR scheme is for under represented groups inHEAR scheme is for under represented groups in
third level education. Students tick box online onthird level education. Students tick box online on
CAO form and need to fill an additional form onlineCAO form and need to fill an additional form online
by 1by 1stst
February 2019 and post required financialFebruary 2019 and post required financial
details to CAO office by 1details to CAO office by 1stst
April 2019April 2019
 Provides supports to students while in collegeProvides supports to students while in college
 Small number of students get below points offerSmall number of students get below points offer
 www.accesscollege.iewww.accesscollege.ie provides detailed informationprovides detailed information
and supportand support
 CIT is now participating in HEAR schemeCIT is now participating in HEAR scheme
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22. Disability Access Route to EducationDisability Access Route to Education
 DARE is for school leavers who have a disability, specificDARE is for school leavers who have a disability, specific
learning difficulty or long term medical condition that haslearning difficulty or long term medical condition that has
impacted on their education.impacted on their education. Students tick box online onStudents tick box online on
CAO form and need to fill an additional form online by 1CAO form and need to fill an additional form online by 1stst
March 2018 and post educational impact statement andMarch 2018 and post educational impact statement and
evidence of disability to CAO office by 1evidence of disability to CAO office by 1stst
April 2018April 2018
 Ensures students have the supports they need for theirEnsures students have the supports they need for their
disability to be successful in collegedisability to be successful in college
 Small number of students get below points offerSmall number of students get below points offer
 www.accesscollege.iewww.accesscollege.ie provides information and supportprovides information and support
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23. After Submitting ApplicationAfter Submitting Application
 Confirmation email sentConfirmation email sent
 Statement of Course Choices is sent toStatement of Course Choices is sent to
applicants by 15applicants by 15thth
FebruaryFebruary
 Check Codes carefully – particularly forCheck Codes carefully – particularly for
restricted application courses (courses withrestricted application courses (courses with
additional forms of selection)additional forms of selection)
 Other errors may wait until May for Change ofOther errors may wait until May for Change of
MindMind
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24. Change of MindChange of Mind
 Change of course choices between earlyChange of course choices between early
November and 31November and 31stst
JanuaryJanuary
 All applicants can use Change of Mind facilityAll applicants can use Change of Mind facility
between early May and 1between early May and 1stst
JulyJuly
 Submission ofSubmission of Change of MindChange of Mind cancels andcancels and
supersedessupersedes previous course choicesprevious course choices
 Record new course choicesRecord new course choices
 CAUTIONCAUTION
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25. Offer of PlacesOffer of Places
 Sent by Post or available online atSent by Post or available online at www.cao.iewww.cao.ie expectedexpected
to be available 19to be available 19thth
AugustAugust
 Be at Correspondence Address – failure to deal with anBe at Correspondence Address – failure to deal with an
offer properly and on time may result in a loss of placeoffer properly and on time may result in a loss of place
 Offers made to successful applicants, notices sent toOffers made to successful applicants, notices sent to
othersothers
 Level 8 and Level 6/7 offers issued independently andLevel 8 and Level 6/7 offers issued independently and
simultaneouslysimultaneously
 Follow instructions on Offer NoticeFollow instructions on Offer Notice
 Offer lapses unless received by 5.15p.m. on Reply DateOffer lapses unless received by 5.15p.m. on Reply Date
on Offer Noticeon Offer Notice
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26. Offer ProceduresOffer Procedures
 Offered a place in the highest course preference toOffered a place in the highest course preference to
which she is entitledwhich she is entitled
 May be made an offer on a higher preference course (ifMay be made an offer on a higher preference course (if
one becomes available) but not for a lower preferenceone becomes available) but not for a lower preference
course than that already offeredcourse than that already offered
 Not necessary to accept an offer to be considered for aNot necessary to accept an offer to be considered for a
higher preferencehigher preference
 NO GUARANTEE that a higher offer will be madeNO GUARANTEE that a higher offer will be made
 Not obliged to accept subsequent offers. RetainNot obliged to accept subsequent offers. Retain
original offer by ignoring subsequent offers.original offer by ignoring subsequent offers.
 Successive acceptances cancel and supersede previousSuccessive acceptances cancel and supersede previous
onesones
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27. After the Offer NoticeAfter the Offer Notice
 Always contact the CAO if in doubtAlways contact the CAO if in doubt
 Ph 091 509800Ph 091 509800
 EmailEmail help@cao.iehelp@cao.ie
 WebsiteWebsite www.cao.iewww.cao.ie
 Or make an appointment with Guidance Counsellor inOr make an appointment with Guidance Counsellor in
immediate days after offersimmediate days after offers
 Acknowledgement of Acceptances are sent within fiveAcknowledgement of Acceptances are sent within five
days of Reply Date. If not, contact the CAOdays of Reply Date. If not, contact the CAO
immediatelyimmediately
 Registration – expect to hear from HEI within 10 daysRegistration – expect to hear from HEI within 10 days
of reply date for acceptance of offerof reply date for acceptance of offer
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28. Vacant PlacesVacant Places
 Advertised on CAO websiteAdvertised on CAO website
 Non CAO applicants may applyNon CAO applicants may apply
 Existing CAO applicants quote CAOExisting CAO applicants quote CAO
application numberapplication number
 Minimum entry requirements must be metMinimum entry requirements must be met
 Acceptance of Vacant Place offer cancels andAcceptance of Vacant Place offer cancels and
supersedes previous acceptancessupersedes previous acceptances
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29. Points to ConsiderPoints to Consider
 Work out GENUINE order of preference basedWork out GENUINE order of preference based
onon what you wantwhat you want andand notnot on what youon what you thinkthink
you’ll getyou’ll get
 Carefully consider First Preference – if you get itCarefully consider First Preference – if you get it
no further offers will be madeno further offers will be made
 Remember the change of mind facility exists upRemember the change of mind facility exists up
to the 1to the 1stst
of July – take care that changes are notof July – take care that changes are not
an overreaction to perceived underperformancean overreaction to perceived underperformance
in the Leaving Certificate Examsin the Leaving Certificate Exams
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30. Other options after LeavingOther options after Leaving
CertificateCertificate
 Post Leaving CertPost Leaving Cert
CoursesCourses
 UCASUCAS
 Other college abroadOther college abroad
 Defence ForcesDefence Forces
 GardaíGardaí
 SOLAS – CoursesSOLAS – Courses
and Apprenticeshipsand Apprenticeships
 TeagascTeagasc
 Direct Employment –Direct Employment –
National Press,National Press,
recruitment agenciesrecruitment agencies
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31. Post Leaving Certificate CoursesPost Leaving Certificate Courses
 Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, mostly accredited by QQIPost Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, mostly accredited by QQI
FET, are designed to prepare students for Direct Employment orFET, are designed to prepare students for Direct Employment or
act as a pathway to Higher Educationact as a pathway to Higher Education
 Each college has its own application system (usually online) andEach college has its own application system (usually online) and
closing datesclosing dates
 Students need 5 passes in LC, sometimes specific subjects neededStudents need 5 passes in LC, sometimes specific subjects needed
 Students are expected to have an understanding of the area possiblyStudents are expected to have an understanding of the area possibly
from work experiencefrom work experience
 Contact colleges for up-to-date prospectus and application formsContact colleges for up-to-date prospectus and application forms
 Apply early to avoid disappointment – early January for St. JohnsApply early to avoid disappointment – early January for St. Johns
College and Colaiste Stiofan NaofaCollege and Colaiste Stiofan Naofa
 Some courses (e.g. Hairdressing, Make-up Artist, Animal Care,Some courses (e.g. Hairdressing, Make-up Artist, Animal Care,
Nursing Studies) are very competitiveNursing Studies) are very competitive
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32. Colleges offering PLC coursesColleges offering PLC courses
 College of Commerce, Morrisions Island, CorkCollege of Commerce, Morrisions Island, Cork
 Tel: (021) 422 2100Tel: (021) 422 2100
www.corkcollegeofcommerce.iewww.corkcollegeofcommerce.ie
 Colaiste Stiofan Naofa, Tramore Road, CorkColaiste Stiofan Naofa, Tramore Road, Cork
 Tel: (021) 496 1020Tel: (021) 496 1020
www.csn.iewww.csn.ie
 St. Johns Central College, Sawmill St., CorkSt. Johns Central College, Sawmill St., Cork
 Tel: (021) 427 6410Tel: (021) 427 6410
www.stjohnscollege.iewww.stjohnscollege.ie
http://www.qualifax.ie/index.php?http://www.qualifax.ie/index.php?
option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=194option=com_wrapper&view=wrapper&Itemid=194
For a full list of all the post leaving cert courses in CorkFor a full list of all the post leaving cert courses in Cork
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33. UCAS – UK CollegesUCAS – UK Colleges
 UCAS Application to include PersonalUCAS Application to include Personal
Statement and School Academic ReferenceStatement and School Academic Reference
 Closing date 15Closing date 15thth
October for Dentistry,October for Dentistry,
Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine and forMedicine, and Veterinary Medicine and for
Oxford and Cambridge UniversitiesOxford and Cambridge Universities
Students applying for Medicine or DentistryStudents applying for Medicine or Dentistry
must complete an aptitude test. Register onmust complete an aptitude test. Register on
www.ukcat.ac.ukwww.ukcat.ac.uk
 Closing date 15Closing date 15thth
January for all other coursesJanuary for all other courses
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34. Fees in UK collegesFees in UK colleges
 Scotland: Students can currently apply to Student AAScotland: Students can currently apply to Student AA
Scotland for their tuition fees to be paidScotland for their tuition fees to be paid
 England & Northern Ireland: Students pay academicEngland & Northern Ireland: Students pay academic
fees (approx €10,000) each year of their course, butfees (approx €10,000) each year of their course, but
can apply for student loanscan apply for student loans
 Wales: Students pay academic fees (approx €10,000)Wales: Students pay academic fees (approx €10,000)
but can apply for a fees grant of £5,100 from Welshbut can apply for a fees grant of £5,100 from Welsh
AssemblyAssembly
 NHS no longer offering a fees bursary for healthcareNHS no longer offering a fees bursary for healthcare
courses in Englandcourses in England
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35. Other colleges abroadOther colleges abroad
 There are many courses across the EU that areThere are many courses across the EU that are
taught through English. www.eunicas.ie is ataught through English. www.eunicas.ie is a
good website to help students navigate their waygood website to help students navigate their way
through the application process.through the application process.
 Generally the students who wish to apply toGenerally the students who wish to apply to
college in the US are doing so with sportscollege in the US are doing so with sports
scholarships as the fees in the US are highlyscholarships as the fees in the US are highly
prohibitive.prohibitive.
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36. Defence & SecurityDefence & Security
 Defence Forces – Offer Cadetships (Army, AirDefence Forces – Offer Cadetships (Army, Air
Corps, Navy, Equitation) and Apprenticeships.Corps, Navy, Equitation) and Apprenticeships.
See www.military.ieSee www.military.ie
 Gardaí – SeeGardaí – See www.garda.iewww.garda.ie for information onfor information on
selection criteria. Students must have theirselection criteria. Students must have their
leaving certificate results to apply. Need 5leaving certificate results to apply. Need 5
passes in LC and pass written, physical andpasses in LC and pass written, physical and
medical examinations.medical examinations.
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37. ApprenticeshipApprenticeship
 How to become an ApprenticeHow to become an Apprentice
Obtain a job as an apprentice with a suitableObtain a job as an apprentice with a suitable
employer who can offer an apprenticeship in theemployer who can offer an apprenticeship in the
chosen occupationchosen occupation
The employer must register you with SOLASThe employer must register you with SOLAS
within two weeks of the start of yourwithin two weeks of the start of your
apprenticeshipapprenticeship
Check www.apprenticeship.ie for further detailsCheck www.apprenticeship.ie for further details
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38. Other apprenticeshipsOther apprenticeships
 Other apprenticeships are available in areas suchOther apprenticeships are available in areas such
as Finance, Engineering and Hospitality.as Finance, Engineering and Hospitality.
 Students will learn on the job and in college andStudents will learn on the job and in college and
be paid while gaining their qualification.be paid while gaining their qualification.
 Check out www.apprenticeship.ie for furtherCheck out www.apprenticeship.ie for further
informationinformation
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39. TEAGASCTEAGASC
 Some courses through the CAO includingSome courses through the CAO including
Horticulture and Agri-BusinessHorticulture and Agri-Business
 Most courses are applied for directly to theMost courses are applied for directly to the
college in question e.g. Darrara, Clonakilty,college in question e.g. Darrara, Clonakilty,
including the Vocational Certificate inincluding the Vocational Certificate in
AgricultureAgriculture
 Closing Date 1Closing Date 1stst
June for direct applicationJune for direct application
coursescourses
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40. Education Grants - EligibilityEducation Grants - Eligibility
 Age – applicants should be at least 17 by Jan 1Age – applicants should be at least 17 by Jan 1stst
2018,2018,
with the exception of PLC grant where applicantswith the exception of PLC grant where applicants
should be at least 16should be at least 16
 Residence – applicants should to the awarding body forResidence – applicants should to the awarding body for
the area in which her parents were resident on Octoberthe area in which her parents were resident on October
11stst
20172017
 Nationality – must hold EU nationality or have officialNationality – must hold EU nationality or have official
refugee statusrefugee status
 Means – Grants are subject to a means test based onMeans – Grants are subject to a means test based on
the reckonable income (year ended 31the reckonable income (year ended 31stst
Dec 2017)Dec 2017)
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41. Grant ApplicationsGrant Applications
 www.studentfinance.ie provides good informationwww.studentfinance.ie provides good information
 All grant applications are now through a centralAll grant applications are now through a central
online system called SUSIonline system called SUSI
 This can be accessed from the student financeThis can be accessed from the student finance
website or by going to www.susi.iewebsite or by going to www.susi.ie
 The student finance website has information aboutThe student finance website has information about
the grants scheme, and also information aboutthe grants scheme, and also information about
other financial support which may be availableother financial support which may be available
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42. Income Limits for Standard Grant 2018Income Limits for Standard Grant 2018
Please check www.studentfinance.ie for eligibilityPlease check www.studentfinance.ie for eligibility
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Number ofNumber of
Dependent ChildrenDependent Children
Full MaintenanceFull Maintenance
and Full Feesand Full Fees
Part MaintenancePart Maintenance
(75%) and Full(75%) and Full
FeesFees
Part MaintenancePart Maintenance
(50%) and Full(50%) and Full
FeesFees
Part MaintenancePart Maintenance
(25%) and Full(25%) and Full
FeesFees
Less than 4Less than 4 €€39,87539,875 €€40,97040,970 €€43,38043,380 €€45,79045,790
4-74-7 €€43,81043,810 €€45,02545,025 €€47,67047,670 €€50,32550,325
8 or more8 or more €€47,57547,575 €€48,89048,890 €€51,76051,760 €€54,63054,630
Where 2 children are in college limits go up by €4,815, and limits
increase in €4,815 increments for each successive child in college.

43. Value of GrantsValue of Grants
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Non-AdjacentNon-Adjacent
RateRate
Adjacent Rate (lessAdjacent Rate (less
than 45km)than 45km)
Full MaintenanceFull Maintenance €€3,0253,025 €€1,2151,215
Part MaintenancePart Maintenance
(75%)(75%)
€€2,2702,270 €€910910
Part MaintenancePart Maintenance
(50%)(50%)
€€1,5151,515 €€605605
Part MaintenancePart Maintenance
(25%)(25%)
€€755755 €€305305

44. Financial ConsiderationsFinancial Considerations
Monthly Cost of Living Away from HomeEuro €Monthly Cost of Living Away from HomeEuro €
Taken from NUIG websiteTaken from NUIG website
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Expense Cost
Accommodation (rented excl. bills) €340
Electricity and Oil €80
TV and Internet €20
Phone €50
Food, including a weekly shop and food in college €260
Books/academic requisites €60
Photocopying and Printing €25
Clothes, laundry €60
Recreation €180
Travel €45
Medical €20
Monthly Total €1,140
Nine month academic year €10,260

45. Good Sources of InformationGood Sources of Information
 www.cao.iewww.cao.ie
 www.qualifax.iewww.qualifax.ie
This is an excellent source of information for allThis is an excellent source of information for all
college coursecollege course
 www.careersportal.iewww.careersportal.ie
Good general information, especially on LabourGood general information, especially on Labour
MarketMarket
 www.saoloibre.iewww.saoloibre.ie
An Irish version of careers portal – a way ofAn Irish version of careers portal – a way of
combining career research and improve Irishcombining career research and improve Irish
vocabularyvocabulary
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46. Homework/StudyHomework/Study
 Help and Support in their studiesHelp and Support in their studies
 Encourage short breaks from study to improveEncourage short breaks from study to improve
concentrationconcentration
 Leaving Certificate is similar to marathon – veryLeaving Certificate is similar to marathon – very
important that students pace themselves to be atimportant that students pace themselves to be at
peak in Junepeak in June
 Homework policy between 3 and 4 hours forHomework policy between 3 and 4 hours for
Leaving Cert studentsLeaving Cert students
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47. What we can do to helpWhat we can do to help
 Allow/Encourage the dreamAllow/Encourage the dream
 Facilitate ResearchFacilitate Research
 Informed ChoiceInformed Choice
 Discourage Paid workDiscourage Paid work
 Ultimately decisions made are students own and theyUltimately decisions made are students own and they
need to take responsibility for their futureneed to take responsibility for their future
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