Thinking of returning to education as a mature student?
Thinking of returning to education? If you did not get the chance to go to college, or would like to learn a new skill, there is no time like the…
Mature students
Thinking about returning to full-time education? Starting college or university for the first time as a mature student can be a daunting prospect.
However, this can also be an incredibly rewarding experience. In this section, we look at the supports for mature students returning to education. This includes financial supports for mature students, reserved places for mature students and societies for mature students.
Returning to Education – Mary Larkin on life as a mature student
Returning to education as a mature student may seem daunting at first. Here Mary Larkin tells us about her experiences and offers advice to anyone considering going back to study.…
Mature Students Society
Going back to college is undoubtedly an exciting prospect; but it can also be an intimidating one. Thoughts of taking notes, revising and doing exams might have you throwing the…
Financial Assistance for Mature Students
Listed below are a number of schemes and programmes offering financial assistance for mature students returning to third level education. Maintenance grants are available for approved courses in further and…
Application Procedure and Costs for Mature Students
EU nationals who are returning to education as first-time undergraduates studying in Ireland are not required to pay course fees in further education and third level colleges. There are, however,…
Reserved Places for Mature Students
Third level colleges reserve a small number of places specifically for mature students who want to participate in full-time day programmes. This means that you can compete for your place…
