Back to Education Allowance

If you are on a social welfare payment you may be able to access the Back to Education Programme which can help you to enter second-level and third-level education. Under the Part-Time Education Option, you can keep your Jobseeker's Allowance or Jobseeker's Benefit and attend a part-time day or evening course to enhance your chances of getting a job. 

If attending a course not covered by the standard Back to Education Allowance, accessing Education, Training and Development Option allows you to keep your Jobseeker’s payment. 

Access the Back to Education Allowance form at the below link: 

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/418e3f-back-to-education-allowance/#how-to-apply