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Social protection and other supports
From Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
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Intreo (the Irish Public Employment Services) has a number of ways to support you to upskill or return to education. This should enhance your job prospects and help you to re-enter the workplace. Find out more here: Get Financial Support for Education or Training.
If you are hoping to attend a Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course, you may be able to get a student grant to help with living expenses while you are in education. Please check www.susi.ie for more information.
Information on specific supports for persons with disabilities can be found at www.studentfinance.ie
Funding is provided to your place of study and you do not have to apply directly – you should make contact with your university or college disability service who will carry out a needs assessment based on your specific needs.
Other supports are available on the AHEAD website: www.ahead.ie/student.
Here you will also find information on assistive technology: www.ahead.ie/ATHive.
