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Fees & Grants 2012 / 2013
The information on fees and grants provided in this section is for academic year 2012/2013 and should only be used as an indicator.
This section will be updated with new information as it becomes available from the Department of Education & Skills.
Full Time Student Contribution and Tuition Fees
1. Student Contribution
For 2012/13 a charge of €2,250 is payable by each student to cover student services such as registration, examinations, student support and the running of student clubs and societies.
When registering for the first time, those who can show documentary evidence confirming that they qualify for a maintenence grant, will not be required to pay this charge.
Students who are not eligible for a maintenance grant and are paying the student contribution fee themselves will be liable for the full fee.
These charges are regulated by the Department of Education and Skills.
2. Tuition Fees
a.) EU Nationals
European Union nationals attending full-time undergraduate courses at ITB are not normally required to pay any tuition fees. EU nationals who are repeating a full year of study must pay tuition fees. Any EU national who is following a second or subsequent third-level course may also be required to pay tuition fees, depending on the type and duration of the previous course attended. Any EU national who has not been resident in an EU member state for 3 of the past 5 years will be liable for tuition fees.
You will find more information on: www.studentfinance.ie
The rate of fees is set annually by the Department of Education & Skills.
The EU fees for 2012/13 are as follows:
EU FEES : Undergraduate Award |
Student Contribution 2012/13 |
HEA Tuition 2012/13 |
Total 2012/13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Higher Certificate (level 6) | €2,250 |
€618 |
€2,868 |
| Undergraduate Ordinary Degree (level 7) | €2,250 |
€704 |
€2,954 |
| Undergraduete Engineering Honours Degree (level 8) | €2,250 |
€2,200 |
€4,450 |
| Undergraduete Other Honours Degree (level 8) | €2,250 |
€1,569 |
€3,819 |
b.) Non-EU Nationals
Non European nationals attending full time undergraduate courses at ITB are normally required to pay tuition fees.
Non European nationals on a student visa are required to pay the Non-EU rate of tuition fees.
Refugees with official refugee status (at the time of first registration) are not normally required to pay tuition fees.A student in the process of seeking asylum is considered as non-EU National.
The Non-EU fees for 2012/13 are as follows:
NON EU FEES : Undergraduate Award |
Student Contribution 2012/13 |
HEA Tuition 2012/13 |
Total 2012/13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Higher Certificate (level 6) | €2,250 |
€8,950 |
€11,200 |
| Undergraduate Ordinary Degree (level 7) | €2,250 |
€8,950 |
€11,200 |
| Undergraduate Engineering Honours Degree (level 8) | €2,250 |
€8,950 |
€11,200 |
| undergraduate Other Honours Degree (level 8) | €2,250 |
€8,950 |
€11,200 |
Any non-EU National who has been legally resident in an EU member state for at least three of the last five years (excluding periods of time covered by student visas) may qualify to pay tuition fees at the EU rate. It is a requirement that documentary evidence of residency and the duration of residence in the EU member state is provided to qualify for the EU rate of tuition fees.
For additional information please click here.
Please note:
Students are responsible for the payment of fees and any charges by the stated due dates.
If you are unclear about your own individual circumstances and the consequence for paying fees please contact the Fees & Grants Section directly on (01) 885 1000.
Fees are subject to change as directed by the Department of Education & Skills and are approved by the Institute's Governing Body.
3. Maintenance Grant Schemes
The student grant is the main source of financial help available from the Irish State for students in full-time Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLCs) and full-time higher education undergraduate courses. Support is available to eligible students in most colleges in Ireland as well as eligible Irish students in many colleges in Northern Ireland, the UK and other EU States. For eligible students, the grant is there to help with the various costs of participating in further or higher education.
Students on part-time courses, access or foundation courses (in higher education institutions) and short courses are not eligible to apply for a student grant.
Family and/or personal income is a key factor that will be assessed when you apply for a student grant but there are also some other conditions. Studentfinance.ie can help you to assess whether you are eligible and guide you in starting the process. In all cases, the official decision on eligibility is of course made by the grant-awarding bodies.
Full details on the Student Grant scheme (2012), including associated legislation, are available on studentfinance.ie
a.) New Grant Applications for 2012-13
A new ONLINE ONLY grant applications system is being introduced for 2012.
All new applications will be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie.
It may be helpful if you and anyone helping you with your application take time to watch the SUSI - Guide to completing the grants online application
b.) When can I make my grant application?
The Online application system for Student Grants for 2012-2013 academic year will be available from the evening of Monday 11th June 2012.
Please apply for your grant early; you do not need to know the exact course you will be attending in order to make an application.
c.) How do I make my grant application?
As soon as the online application system opens for the 2012-13 academic year, you will be able to register online with SUSI and then complete the online application form. The online application facility will be available through www.studentfinance.ie. Remember, it will NOT be necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled in college in order to apply online.
d.) What if I am already in receipt of a grant?
Students who are currently in receipt of a student grant and who are progressing to the next year of the same course will continue to be assessed and paid by the existing awarding authorities - i.e. the relevant local authority or Vocational Educational Committee. If you are changing your course or progressing to a new course you will need to apply to SUSI.
e.) For continuing students payment of TLT Student Grant Awards level 6 & & 7
Awarded grants will paid directly into a student’s bank account, for categories, rates and payment schedule dates please click here.
f.) For continuing students payment of HEG Student Grant Awards for level 8
Awarded grants are paid in three installments either by cheque or EFT payment depending on the payment method of your awarding authority.
g.) Back to Education Allowance
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows qualifying persons to return to full-time education in approved courses while continuing to get income support.
The BTEA allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further and higher education.
How to apply and for further information please see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.welfare.ie
Continuing Education Tuition Fees - 2012/2013
Courses are priced individually; please see the ITB Continuing Education Prospectus and course details on: www.itb.ie
Please note that acceptance of fees is not a guarantee of a place on a programme. Click here for full details on Part Time Course fees.
Tax Relief on Fees
Students who pay their own tuition fees may be entitled to tax relief. Information on tax relief is available on the www.revenue.ie
If you have a query please do not hesitate to contact the Fees & Grants Section on (01) 8851000.
