BTEA
The Back to Education Programme (BTEA) is run by the Department of Social Protection.
Detailed information on BTEA is available on-line from www.welfare.ie. Look for Back to Education Programme. This also includes the application form that has to be filled out and handed in to your Social Welfare Local Office.
Information is also available from any Social Welfare or Citizens Information Office.
This will tell you how to apply and if you qualify for this scheme.
Advantages of BTEA
- No signing on for the duration of the course
- Your weekly Social Welfare payment will be paid into a bank or post office account
- Earnings from part-time employment do not affect your BTEA payment, however it might affect Rent Allowance
All courses are available under the BTEA scheme.
How to apply
- Apply online
- You will receive a provisional offer
- Notify the Department of Social Protection by filling out the Back to Education Allowance application form (available online and at our social welfare local office)
- Pay your registration fees online
- Attend Registration Day
- Get written confirmation that you have registered as a full-time student (this letter will be available via your college online account, early September and only to students with Student ID cards)
- Return this letter to the section in the Department of Social Protection that deals with your payments. You will not get payment of BTEA until you give this confirmation letter to the Department.