Description
The cost of going to college is a massive investment of time, money and energy. We look at costs that you need to consider, comparison of costs of various routes into gaining qualifications, financial supports ( including grants) and tips to minimise your costs.
You will get general career guidance information along with college representatives and students
Guest Speakers
** Guest speakers include Guy Flouch, Eunicas, on cost of studying in Europe**
Past guest speakers include Conan Meehan Ulster University, Lynda Young TUDublin, Ruth Daly SPPU Maynooth and Aoife Fitzpatrick Carlow College + Ulster University Student 2025; Ulster University 2024; Lynda young TUDublin 2023; Maynooth University and LYIT (now ATU Donegal) + student experience.
Timing
- 0-45 minutes: Julie O’Connor, Synergy Careers outlines costs to consider from rent to food, financial supports from SUSI grants to 1916 Bursaries and scholarships. We also looked at cost implications via alternative routes such as PLC, Tertiary, Apprenticeships and studying Abroad.
- 0-16 minutes: Guy Flouch, founder of Eunicas, providing an independant application support service to Irish students looking at studying abroad. Guy talks through the costs around fees, rent, living costs, student grants etc, highlighting the cost benefits of studying abroad.
Resources
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