“STUDENT GRANT
INFORMATION EVENING”
Tuesday 19th
July 2011 7.30 sharp
at KYS, Canal
Stores, Basin Street, Naas, Co. Kildare.
For parents,
young people & all those starting College September 2011.
Admission Free!
Information required for student grant applications can be a source
of frustration for parents and students alike and many students
often miss out on grant opportunities they may be entitled to.
Recent changes in the Budget have added to the frustration and
confusion.
Generally, students who are entering approved courses are eligible
for grants where they meet certain conditions regarding age,
residence, means and nationality.
For eligible students, the maintenance grant is there to help with
the various costs of participating in further or higher education.
If you think you are eligible for the maintenance grant, you should
apply for it as soon as possible. The application process is
now open. You do not have to wait until you receive
an offer of a place or enroll in college. The initial
closing date for receipt of completed applications by the
grant-awarding agencies for the 2011-2012 academic year is 31
August 2011.
If you would like the opportunity to find out more, come along to
the Student Grant Information Evening. Admission is free and all
are welcome.
Student Grant
Information Evening: Tuesday 19th July 2011
7.30pm sharp
at KYS, Canal Stores, Basin Street, Naas, Co. Kildare.
7.30 Student Grant Application Presentation
The Co. Kildare V.E.C & Kildare County Council Higher Education
Grant Application Form Presentation which will run throughout the
evening. The KYS Youth Information Centre will present the
www.studentfinance.ie
website –
The Maintenance Grant section of studentfinance.ie is the most
comprehensive source of information on the available schemes that
you will find anywhere in Ireland. It provides a handy step-by-step
guide to eligibility in clear, plain English,
where students can access information and forms to aid them in
completing the Higher Education Grant Application.
8pm
pm - one to one information and advice
Staff from Co. Kildare V.E.C Adult Education Guidance Service
will be available to give one to one advisory sessions.
Throughout the evening, staff from the Naas Youth Information Centre
will also be available to answer any general queries, useful
information & tips and the transition to college life.
Moving away from home and starting third level education can be a
challenging time for young people and the aim of the evening is to
provide support to students and their families at this time.
Co. Kildare VEC & Kildare County Council Grant Application forms
will be available on the night.
NOTE: Naas Youth Information Centre provide a free & confidential
information service with free public internet access to young people
nineteen years and under.
For further information on the Student Grant Evening please contact,
Naas Youth Information Centre, Canal Stores, Basin Street, Naas, Co.
Kildare
Tel: 045 897893,
E-mail:
yic@kys.ie,
Website:
www.kys.ie
The Co. Kildare VEC Adult Education Guidance Service provides
information, advice, guidance & counselling for those wishing to
access education at all levels from basic education to Post Graduate
studies. An Information Library is available to the public.
Appointments with a Guidance Counsellor may be made by contacting
the Service at 10, George’s St, Newbridge (045 448512) or by
e-mailing: adultguidance@kildarevec.ie
The Service is free and confidential.
