Withdrawal Dates

WITHDRAWAL DATES

Students wishing to withdraw from college must do so officially.

Students must inform the Records Office in writing of their decision to withdraw and return their student I.D. card.  They should also call to the Fees Office to clarify their fee status. If a student withdraws during the academic year, and wishes to return to third level education at a later date their eligibility for state funding will be affected by their date of withdrawal.  Hereunder are details of same:

Withdrawal before 31^st October

Any student who withdraws before the above date will be eligible for State funding if he/she decides to re-register the following year. The registration fees will be payable by the student (Higher Education Grant will only pay the Registration fee once).

Withdrawal between 31^st October and 31^st January

Students who withdraw between the above dates are liable to pay half tuition fees plus registration fees the following year, if s/he takes up a third level place. The registration fees will be payable by the student.

Withdrawal after 31^st January

The State will not pay fees for students who withdraw after the above date. Full fees are payable by the student if and when they return to third level education.

Where a student withdraws due to exceptional circumstances such as on medical grounds, State Funding may be available for a repeat year.  Documentary evidence should be presented to the Records Office with the letter of request for withdrawal and copies sent to the Fees Office Manager.