Free Fees Initiative
Free Fees Initiative
This is a state sponsored scheme. The state pays for the tuition fees of eligible students who are attending full-time third level education for the first time. Learners must be taking a full-time course that is more than two years in duration and they must be an EU national.
You will have to pay a Student Contribution Fee (formerly the Registration Fee) to the institution you plan to attend before commencing, if you don't qualify for a maintenance grant. Prospective learners should contact the institution to see how much this costs. Prospective adult learners from outside of Ireland should visit www.education.ie to find out if they meet the eligibility criteria.
The Free Fees Initiative only applies to full time courses, if you intend on taking a degree part time, then you are currently required to pay full fees.
Download a copy of the AONTAS Information booklet here.
