Applications are actively encouraged from the following individuals:

• Leaving Certificate School Leavers (including LCVP and LCA)
• Applicants currently unemployed (some of whom may be eligible for V.T.O.S.
• Adult or mature students wishing to return to education
• Graduates seeking to upgrade their skills

Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants' suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten to fifteen minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the College Main Office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Application forms are available through the College office or you may apply directly using our online application form.

NO TUITION FEES

All courses at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa, College of Further Education are assisted by the European Social Fund and consequently, there are NO TUITION FEES for EU nationals. The only monies payable are those charged by the variety of external examination bodies and, in some instances, the fee for membership to a professional organisation, and other items of personal equipment. There is also a standard charge towards student services, internet use, photocopying and college I.D.

GRANTS

Further education (PLC) students will be eligible to receive PLC maintenance grants equivalent to higher education grants. These are means tested and if eligible the amount of the grant is dependant on the distance students travel from their place of residence to the college.

City of Cork VEC operates a scheme for the award of grants for attendance at Post Leaving Certificate courses to candidates who are eligible for the award of such grants in accordance with the terms of the Committee’s Grants Scheme for 2010/2011.

Grants are confined to:

• Candidates whose parents or guardians were residents of Cork City from October 1, 2009.
• Mature candidates whose parents/guardians were bona-fide residents of Cork City from October 1, 2009, or in the case of a mature candidate who is not dependent on her/his parents are residents of Cork City.
• Candidates who are ordinarily resident in an EU Member State from October 1, 2009.
• The Application Form is available to download from www.studentfinance.ie

Application forms and copies of the Scheme can be obtained by post, or calling to the Education Support Services Dept., City of Cork V.E.C., 21 Lavitt's Quay, Cork. Tel. 021-4273377.

The latest date for receipt of completed applications is Tuesday, August 31st, 2010.

For further information on grants, please contact the Grants Office:

Cork City: City of Cork Vocational Education Committee, 21 Lavitt's Quay, Cork.

County Cork: County Cork Vocational Education Committee, Q.C. House, Cork Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Road, Cork Telephone Number 021 4800900 Or your Local V.E.C. office

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all students. The college actively takes steps to ensure that all staff and students are aware of and comply with all equal opportunities legislation.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Applicants with disabilities and special needs are welcomed at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa. If prospective students have any special requirements they should get in touch with the Guidance and Counselling services at the college. Every effort will be made to assist them. Attention has been paid to the physical structure of the college by providing ramps and lifts so that access is made as easy as possible.

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