Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 505: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills if she will advise a person (details supplied) in County Limerick in relation to a request for college funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23125/10]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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Students who are entering approved courses for the first time are eligible for grants where they satisfy the relevant conditions as to age, residence, means, nationality and previous academic attainment.

Eligibility for grant assistance is a matter for the relevant local authority or VEC to establish. Students should apply to their local authority or VEC to establish their eligibility. The person referred to by the Deputy may also wish to explore entitlement under the Back to Education Allowance scheme with the Department of Social Protection.