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The cost of each QQI accredited course varies according to the training, equipment and modules required. A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance/registration of each programme.

• Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of t...

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The cost of each QQI accredited course varies according to the training, equipment and modules required. A refundable deposit is required upon acceptance/registration of each programme.

• Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

PLC Government Levy €200
QQI Certification €50
Student Service Charge €100

If you are a medical card holder you are exempt from these.

Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested student grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualific...

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Means tested student grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent, and who have not previously studied an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to college.

Student grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie. Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course. Further information can be found on www.studentfianance.ie and www.citizensinformation.ie
Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the student grant.

Expand+Applying for a College Place

1. Select the course you want to attend
2. Complete all sections of the application form which can be found at the back of the prospectus.
3. Alternatively apply online at www.mcegancollege.ie.
4. You will receive n...

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1. Select the course you want to attend
2. Complete all sections of the application form which can be found at the back of the prospectus.
3. Alternatively apply online at www.mcegancollege.ie.
4. You will receive notification by post or email to confirm receipt of your application.
5. All course places are allocated by interview. You will receive notification informing you of your interview date.
6. Successful applicants will be informed by letter of the registration date for their course.

Equality of Opportunity for all: McEgan College is committed to equality of opportunity in recruitment of learners for courses and in the provision of courses to learners. McEgan College is committed to promoting an environment that is free from discrimination.

Students with additional needs McEgan College is committed to the provision of equal opportunity in education and to ensuring that students with a disability have complete access to all aspects of college life as can be reasonably accommodated.

Expand+Career Options
Upon completion of the programme, graduates are equipped to work as care assistants in Community and HealthCare settings. Through the CAO process, eligible graduates can access FETAC places in various BSc (Hons) Nursing Degree program...

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Upon completion of the programme, graduates are equipped to work as care assistants in Community and HealthCare settings. Through the CAO process, eligible graduates can access FETAC places in various BSc (Hons) Nursing Degree programmes.

Further Education Links
BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies NUI including UCC, UL, UCD, NUIG and accredited Institutes of Technology, eg, ITT, WIT and British Universities via UCAS. Students on this programme will avail of the advice and support of our Career Guidance Officer.