Some websites with information about preparing for and going to college:
- www.qualifax.ie
- www.accesscollege.ie
- www.susi.ie
- www.fetchcourses.ie
- www.studentfinance.ie
- www.ahead.ie
- www.aontas.com
- www.etbi.ie
- www.apprenticeship.ie
- nto.hea.ie
- careersportal.ie
Resources related to financial readiness in college:
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABs) have launched a Financial Readiness for Life free online course. The Financial Readiness for Life course is the first of its kind in Ireland targeting higher education students and those preparing to go to third level. Developed in collaboration with MABS, it provides an accessible and interactive platform for students to develop critical financial skills. To sign up to the free course go to freecourses.atu.ie and search “Financial Readiness for Life”.
National Traveller MABS (Money Advice and Budgeting Service) is a MABS company dedicated to supporting members of the Travelling Community in Ireland. The publication “Financial Guide to College” was developed to encourage more young Travellers to explore college education when leaving post-primary education. The content is also relevant to every student who is considering third-level education and provides information on fees, grants and supports available and how to access them.