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Information The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) operates a range of employment support measures designed to encourage and support Social Welfare recipients of working age to reduce their dependency on welfare payments. Amongst the supports available for the Unemployed, One Parent Family recipients and persons in receipt of a Disability related payment are Back to Education Allowance (BTEA), Part-time Education Option (PTEO) and Education, Training and Development option (E,T&D) . BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE (BTEA) If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, you may attend a second or third level education course and get the BTEA subject to satisfying certain eligibility criteria. From June 2014 all new BTEA claims must be recommended and approved by a Case Officer in advance of commencing the course of fulltime study. PART-TIME EDUCATION OPTION (PTEO) The Part-Time Education option enables unemployed persons to attend part-time courses and retain their jobseekers provided they continue to satisfy the conditions of being available for and genuinely seeking work on an on-going basis. In the case of Jobseekers Benefit, participation on a course does not extend the period for which the benefit is paid. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OPTION (E, T & D) Under this option a person in receipt of a Jobseekers payment may continue to receive the jobseekers payment while attending certain courses of short duration e.g. personal development or general training, provided specific conditions are satisfied. E,T&D courses are generally courses not covered under the BTEA scheme, it must be clear that the courses will enhance the persons employment prospects and must be approved by the Case Manager. Study options Two study options are available under the scheme: Second-level option You can attend a second-level course of education at any secondary, community, comprehensive or vocational school. The course must be full-time and lead to a certificate recognised by the Department of Education and Skills or approved by the Further Education and Training Awards Council,(FETAC) for example, Junior Certificate, Leaving Certificate, Post Leaving Certificate or a City and Guilds Certificate. An Access/Foundation course is regarded as a Second Level course for BTEA purposes. Qualifying for BTEA You can qualify for the BTEA depending on your age and circumstances. You must always have been accepted onto a qualifying course. In general you must be over 21 (see also 'Age limits' below) and have been getting a qualifying social welfare payment and commencing a full-time course leading to a recognised qualification in a recognised college and progressing in the level of education held by you with reference to the National Framework of Qualifications. (www.qqi.ie) . From June 2014 there has been a relaxation of the progression rule for level 5 and level 6 BTEA applicants in certain limited circumstances. Applicants who already hold a Level 5 or 6 qualification under the National Framework of Qualifications and who satisfy all the other scheme eligibility criteria may be allowed undertake further courses at either of these levels. Such cases must be referred to a Case Officer for their recommendation. Qualifying social welfare payments Qualifying period For second level courses you must have been getting a qualifying social welfare payment (see above) for at least 3 months (78 days of unemployment*) immediately before you start the course. *Number of unemployment days which are paid or credited in accordance with jobseekers legislation. Periods spent on the BTEA, Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), Full-time FÁS/Fáilte Ireland Training Course, FIT, Community Employment Scheme, Part-time Job Incentive Scheme, Community Services Programme, Rural Social Scheme, Tus, National Internship, WPP, Back to Work Enterprise Allowance, Short-term Enterprise Allowance, FÁS Job Initiative or Job Assist may count towards the qualifying period for BTEA purposes. This provision applies only in cases where the applicant has established an entitlement to a qualifying social welfare payment immediately prior to commencement of their course. NOTE: Qualified Adults on these schemes are not eligible for BTEA. - Period spent on Youth Reach can count towards the qualifying period for BTEA provided the person establishes an entitlement to a relevant social welfare payment prior to, or after completion of Youth Reach programme. - Periods spent in prison can be taken as, or count towards the qualifying period for BTEA once an entitlement to a relevant Social Welfare Payment has been established. - Time spent on Supplementary Welfare Allowance (SWA) or Direct Provision from the Health Service Executive can count towards the qualifying period for BTEA. This applies only in circumstances where the person establishes an entitlement to a relevant Social Welfare payment immediately prior to commencing an approved course of study and satisfies the linking rules. If you have been awarded statutory redundancy under Irish legislation and are entitled to a qualifying social welfare payment immediately before you start the course you can get immediate access to the BTEA without any waiting period. You must take part in the BTEA scheme within one year of getting statutory redundancy. Age limits To qualify for the Back to Education Allowance, you must be at least 21 years of age. However, if you are getting Jobseeker's Allowance, Jobseeker's Benefit or One-Parent Family Payment for the required period (3 months/78 days or 9 months/234 days for third level), are aged between 18 and under 21 and have been out of the formal education system for at least 2 years you may qualify. If you are aged 18 or over and getting Blind Pension, Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension or Incapacity Supplement for the required period (3 months) you may qualify for BTEA. In the case of Illness Benefit the qualifying period is 2 years. Unemployment or illness credits If you are signing on for unemployment credits or submitting medical certificates for illness credits, for the required period of time (either 3 or 9 months depending on your course), you may qualify to participate in the BTEA scheme on a non-payment basis. This means that you do not get a weekly Back to Education Allowance. You continue to be awarded credited contributions while you are taking part in the BTEA scheme. See paragraph "How to Apply" below. If you are participating in the BTEA scheme on a non-payment basis, you can also apply for a student grant to be assessed for the fee and maintenance component of the grant. Other people who can qualify for BTEA If you are the qualified adult of a person in receipt of a qualifying Social Welfare payment, you may qualify for BTEA in your own right, provided you satisfy scheme conditions. Exceptions to study while on a DEASP payment. If you are in receipt of One Parent Family payment and Illness/Disability related payments from DEASP you are allowed to undertake a course of study in Ireland provided you continue to satisfy the rules and conditions of the relevant scheme. You have to notify the scheme area of their intention to pursue a course of study. Student grants The Student Grant Scheme is divided into 2 components – maintenance grants and fee grants. You cannot get the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and the maintenance component of a student grant together. Although you are not entitled to the maintenance component of the student grant, you must still submit a student grant application form to be assessed for a fee grant to pay your Student Contribution (also known as Registration fee), field trip costs and tuition fees (if payable). If you are getting a One Parent Family Payment or a disability payment (Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension or Illness Benefit) you can choose to stay on your current social welfare payment and apply for a student grant or you can choose to transfer to the BTEA, whichever benefits you most. In general, you do not have an entitlement to Rent Allowance while engaging in full-time study except you are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS. You should notify the scheme area of your intentions. For further information log on to www.susi.ie Monitoring arrangements You must provide a certificate from the school/college confirming your registration, commencement and finish date of the course. You must supply this information before payment can begin. During the course of the academic year, you may be asked to provide confirmation that you are still taking part in the course. If you change from a jobseeker's payment to BTEA, you do not need to sign on at your Social Welfare Local Office while you are getting BTEA. BTEA participants may commence part-time employment while on BTEA without affecting the rate of payment. Employment must not affect your attendance on the course. Rates If you are a new entrant on a Employment Affairs and Social Protection payment, other than an age related jobseekers payment, who qualifies for the Back to Education Allowance, the weekly rate payable will be equivalent to the value of the qualifying payment and subject to the provisions of the means test (where applicable) to the qualifying payment. Where applicable, you may also qualify for increases in respect of a qualified adult and each qualified child. From 1 January 2014, if you are a new entrant under 26 years of age on an age related jobseekers payment, a new personal maximum rate of €160 applies. In cases where means exist, they will be assessed against the €160 rate. Keeping your secondary benefits If you qualify for the Back to Education Allowance, you can keep your entitlement to any secondary benefits you already have, for example, Fuel Allowance, Rent Supplement and Mortgage Interest Supplement. However, any increase in income may affect your entitlement to these allowances. How to apply When you are accepted on a course, you should notify the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection by filling in the Back to Education Allowance application form (pdf), which is also available from your Social Welfare Local Office. In all cases, applications should be made in advance and no later than 30 days of the commencement of the course of study to enable scheduling of assessment processes and interviews with applicants, if deemed necessary and the establishment of eligibility and provisional award of payment by the Determining Officer. Applications received more than 30 days after commencement of a course of study are considered to be late applications. Send your application to the section in the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection that deals with your payments. Review and appeals The Back to Education Allowance is a non-statutory scheme. This means that decisions cannot be appealed to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. If you are not satisfied with a decision you may request (in writing) a review by a higher officer of the relevant Social Welfare Local Office or Department Section, enclosing any new evidence in support of the review. Where to apply If you are getting a jobseeker's payment, Farm Assist or One Parent Family payment (paid by your local Social Welfare office) you should return your application form to your Social Welfare Local/Intreo Office. If you are getting Illness Benefit contact: Back to Education Section Illness Benefit Section Aras Mhic Dhiarmada Store Street Dublin 1 Homepage: www.welfare.ie If you are getting a Blind Pension, One-Parent Family Payment (paid from Social Welfare Services Office, Sligo), a deserted wife's payment, Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Partner's (Non-Contributory) Pension, or Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Partner's (Contributory) Pension contact: Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Social Welfare Services College Road Sligo Ireland Homepage: www.welfare.ie If you are getting Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Incapacity Supplement or Carer's Allowance contact: Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Social Welfare Services Office Government Buildings Ballinalee Road Longford Ireland Homepage: www.welfare.ie
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Roghanna staidéir Tá dhá rogha staidéir ar fáil faoin scéim seo: - Rogha dara leibhéal - Rogha tríú leibhéal Ní mór go n-eascróidh creidiúnú Dhearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann (QQI) as gach cúrsa (áirítear leo seo dámhachtainí FETAC nó HETAC) nó a gcomhionann. Anuas air sin, ní mór duit dul chun cinn a dhéanamh i gcáilíochtaí oideachais. Mar shampla, má tá cáilíocht Leibhéal 6 bainte amach agat ar an gCreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí cheana féin, ní mór go mbeidh cáilíocht Leibhéal 7, ar a laghad, le baint amach sa chúrsa ar a bhfreastalaíonn tú. Ó Mheitheamh 2014, maolaíodh an riail um dhul chun cinn seo i measc daoine a dhéanann iarratas ar chúrsaí dara leibhéal ar Leibhéal 5 agus 6 faoi chúinsí teoranta áirithe. Má tá cáilíocht Leibhéal 5 nó 6 bainte amach cheana féin agat i limistéar nach bhfuil ag fás a thuilleadh, má d’oibrigh tú ar feadh 3 bliana, ar a laghad, in Éirinn agus má shásaíonn tú gach critéar eile den BTEA, b’fhéidir go mbeidh cead agat breis cúrsaí a dhéanamh ar cheachtar de na leibhéil seo – a fhad agus atá an cúrsaí ar an dara leibhéal, a fhad agus go gcuirfidh an cúrsa ar do chumas do ghairm a chur chun cinn, a fhad agus nach maireann sé ar feadh breis agus dhá bhliain (24 mí) agus go gcomhlíonann sé riachtanais scileanna amach anseo nó éileamh áitiúil. Ní mór do d’Oifigeach Cáis de chuid na RCS an cúrsa a mholadh, chomh maith. Rogha dara leibhéal Féadfaidh tú freastal ar chúrsa oideachais dara leibhéal ag aon mheánscoil, pobalscoil, scoil chuimsitheach nó gairmscoil. Ní mór gur cúrsa lánaimseartha atá sa chúrsa agus ní mór go n-eascróidh teastas as a aithníonn an Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna nó a fhaomhann Dearbhú Cáilíochta agus Cáilíochtaí Éireann (DCCÉ), mar shampla, an Teastas Sóisearach, an Ardteistiméireacht, cúrsa Iar-Ardteistiméireachta nó Teastas City and Guilds. Ní mheastar gurb ionann cúrsa Rochtana nó Bonnleibhéil agus cúrsa dara leibhéal ar mhaithe le cuspóirí LFAO. Rogha tríú leibhéal Féadfaidh tú freastal ar aon chúrsa oideachais tríú leibhéal atá faofa don Scéim Deontais Mhac Léinn. Ní mór gur cúrsa lae lánaimseartha atá sa chúrsa. Cúrsaí fochéime Go ginearálta, ní mór go bhfuil tús á chur agat le do chúrsa tríú leibhéal ag bliain a haon. B’fhéidir go mbeifeá i dteideal LFAO a fháil, áfach: - Má tá tú díolmhaithe ó chuid de do chúrsa mar gheall ar cháilíocht a bhain tú amach i gcúrsa roimhe seo. Mar shampla, tá ardteastas bainte amach agat i gcúrsa agus tá sé ar intinn anois agat tabhairt faoi chúrsa den chineál sin ar leibhéal céime. - Má chríochnaigh tú bliain amháin (nó níos mó) de do chúrsa mar mhac léinn páirtaimseartha - Má chríochnaigh tú blianta níos luaithe sula raibh tú dífhostaithe nó sula ndearnadh iomarcach go reachtúil thú - Má cheadaíonn do scoil nó coláiste duit leanúint ar aghaidh chuig an gcéad bhliain eile i gcúrsa tar éis gur éirigh tú as an gcúrsa nó gur chuir tú an cúrsa siar (mar gheall ar chúinsí maolaithe) - Má bhí Íocaíocht Teaghlach Aontuismitheora (ÍTA) á fáil agat fad a bhí tú ag tabhairt faoi oideachas lánaimseartha agus má rinne athruithe a bhaineann le haois a tháinig ar an ÍTA difear duit. Más féidir daoine sa chás seo a cheadú bheith rannpháirteach in LFAO i lár an chúrsa. Cúrsaí iarchéime Is féidir leat an Liúntas um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas a fháil i dtaobh cúrsa staidéir iarchéime óna n-eascraíonn cáilíocht Ard-Dioplóma (H.Dip.) i ndisciplín ar bith nó a n-eascraíonn Máistreacht Ghairmiúil san Oideachas as. Ní bhfaighidh tú an BTEA má tá agat cheana cáilíocht iarchéime. Níl ach aon eisceachta amháin. Má lig coláiste duine gan bhunchéim isteach ar chúrsa Mháistir de bharr taithí ar an saol ábhar. Sna cásanna seo, d’fhéadfadh an duine teidlíocht LFO a bheith aige. Ní bhfaighidh tú an BTEA má tá cáilíocht iarchéime bainte amach agat cheana féin. Deontais mhac léinn Roinnfear an Scéim Deontais do Mhic Léinn in 2 chomhábhar – deontais chothabhála agus deontais táillí. Ní féidir leat an Liúntas um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas (BTEA) agus an comhábhar cothabhála de dheontas mac léinn a fháil le chéile. Cé nach bhfuil tú i dteideal an comhábhar cothabhála de dheontas mac léinn a fháil, ní mór duit foirm iarratais ar dheontas mac léinn a chur ar aghaidh go ndéanfar í a mheasúnú do dheontas táillí chun íoc as do Ranníocaíocht Mac Léinn (ar ar tugadh an muirear seirbhísí mac léinn roimhe seo), as costais turas allamuigh agus as táillí teagaisc (más iníoctha). Má tá Íocaíocht Teaghlach Aontuismitheora nó íocaíocht mhíchumais (Liúntas Míchumais, Pinsean Easláinte nó Sochar Breoiteachta) á fáil agat, is féidir leat roghnú le leanúint agus d’íocaíocht reatha leasa shóisialaigh a fháil agus cur isteach ar dheontas mac léinn nó is féidir leat roghnú chun aistriú chuig an BTEA. Go ginearálta, níl daoine a bhfuil staidéar lánaimseartha á dhéanamh acu i dteideal Forlíonadh Cíosa a fháil mura bhfuil LFAO á fháil acu. Léigh níos mó faoi inár gcáipéisíocht ar íocaíochtaí leasa shóisialaigh agus ar dheontais mhac léinn. Cáiliú don BTEA Go ginearálta, ní mór duit bheith níos sine ná 21 bliain d’aois nó níos sine ná 24 bliain d’aois maidir le cúrsaí iarchéime (féach freisin ‘Aoisteorainneacha’ thíos) agus ní mór go raibh íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh á fáil agat. Ní mór gur glacadh leat i gcónaí ar chúrsa cáilitheach. Íocaíochtaí cáilitheacha leasa shóisialaigh Ón 1 Eanáir 2015 ar aghaidh, ní cháileoidh tú do LFAO a thuilleadh nuair a chuirtear deireadh le do Shochar Cuardaitheora Poist – i ndiaidh 6 nó 9 mí. Ní mór duit cáiliú d’íocaíocht eile chun leanúint le LFAO a fháil. Is féidir le daoine a cháiligh do LFAO nuair a bhí Sochar Cuardaitheora Poist á fháil acu roimh an 1 Eanáir 2015 leanúint le LFAO a fháil go dtí deireadh a gcúrsa agus má bheidh siad ag leanúint ar aghaidh go dtí cúrsa nua faofa. Tréimhse cháilithe I dtaobh cúrsaí dara leibhéal, ní mór go raibh íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh á fáil agat (féach thuas) ar feadh 3 mhí (78 lá dífhostaíochta) ar a laghad díreach sula dtosaíonn tú an cúrsa. I dtaobh cúrsaí tríú leibhéal, ní mór go raibh íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh á fáil agat (féach thuas) ar feadh 9 mí (234 lá dífhostaíochta) ar a laghad díreach sula dtosaíonn tú an cúrsa. Le haghaidh Dioplóma Iarchéime in Oideachas, ní mór go raibh íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh á fáil agat ar feadh 12 mhí (312 lá). An tréimhse cháilithe a shásamh Ní gá go raibh d’íocaíocht cháilitheach á fáil agat go leanúnach. Is féidir tréimhsí ina raibh íocaíochtaí eile cáilitheacha leasa shóisialaigh á bhfáil (nó creidmheasanna á bhfáil) nach bhfuil sos breis agus 12 mhí (52 seachtain) eatarthu a úsáid lena dheimhniú cibé acu an sásaíonn nó nach sásaíonn tú critéir na tréimhse cáilithe. Ní mór go bhfuil íocaíocht cháilitheach á bhfáil agat díreach sula dtosaíonn tú do chúrsa. D’fhéadfadh go gcuirfí am a chaitear ar an Liúntas um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas (BTEA), an Scéim Deiseanna Oiliúna Gairmoideachais (VTOS), cúrsaí lánaimseartha oiliúna de chuid FET, FIT, scéimeanna Fostaíocht Pobail, an Scéim Dreasachta Poist Pháirtaimseartha, an Clár Seirbhísí Pobail, an Scéim Shóisialta Tuaithe, TÚS, an Scéim Náisiúnta Intéirneachta, an Scéim Socrúchán Oibre (CSO), an Liúntas Fiontraíochta um Fhilleadh ar Obair, an Liúntas Fiontraíochta Gearrthréimseach, Tionscnamh Poist FÁS, Postchúnamh Ioncaim san áireamh i dtreo na tréimhse cáilitheachta. Ní bhíonn sé seo i gceist ach amháin má chruthaíonn tú teidlíocht i leith íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh díreach sula dtosaíonn tú do chúrsa ceadaithe staidéir. Is féidir am a caiteadh ar Youthreach a chur san áireamh i dtreo na tréimhse cáilitheachta a fhad agus a chruthaíonn tú teidlíocht i leith íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh sula gcríochnaíonn tú an clár Youthreach nó i ndiaidh duit é a chríochnú. Is féidir am a caiteadh sa phríosún a chur san áireamh i dtreo na tréimhse cáilitheachta a fhad agus a chruthaíonn tú teidlíocht i leith íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh. Is féidir am a caitheadh ar an Liúntas Forlíontach Leasa Shóisialaigh (LFLS) nó ar sholáthar díreach a chur san áireamh i dtreo na tréimhse cáilitheachta don BTEA. Ní bhíonn sé seo i gceist ach amháin má chruthaíonn tú teidlíocht i leith íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh díreach sula dtosaíonn tú do chúrsa ceadaithe staidéir. Má bronnadh iomarcaíocht reachtúil ort agus má tá tú i dteideal íocaíocht cháilitheach leasa shóisialaigh a fháil díreach sula dtosaíonn tú an cúrsa, is féidir leat rochtain láithreach a fháil ar an BTEA gan aon tréimhse feithimh. Ní mór duit páirt a ghlacadh i scéim an BTEA laistigh de bhliain amháin ó iomarcaíocht reachúil a fháil. Aoisteorainneacha Chun cáiliú don Liúntas um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas, ní mór duit bheith 21 bliain d’aois ar a laghad. Ní mór duit bheith 24 bliain d’aois chun cáiliú do chúrsa iarchéime tríú leibhéal. Má tá Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist, Sochar Cuardaitheora Poist nó Íocaíocht Teaghlach Aontuismitheora a fáil agat, áfach, don tréimhse riachtanach (3 nó 9 mí), má tá tú idir 18 agus 20 bliain d’aois agus má tá an córas oideachais foirmiúil fágtha agat ar feadh 2 bhliain ar a laghad, d’fhéadfá cáiliú. Má tá tú 18 mbliana d’aois nó níos sine (níos sine ná 24 bliain d’aois don rogha iarchéime) agus má tá Pinsean na nDall, Liúntas Míchumais, Pinsean Easláinte nó Forlíonadh Éagumais á fháil agat don tréimhse riachtanach (3 mí/78 lá nó 9 mí/234 lá) d’fhéadfá cáiliú. Creidmheasanna dífhostaíochta nó breoiteachta Má tá tú ag síniú le haghaidh creidmheasanna dífhostaíochta nó má tá teastais leighis á gcur ar aghaidh agat do chreidmheasanna breoiteachta, don tréimhse riachtanach ama (cibé acu 3 nó 9 mí ag brath ar do chúrsa), d’fhéadfá cáiliú chun páirt a ghlacadh i scéim an BTEA ar bhonn neamhíocaíochta. Ciallaíonn seo nach bhfaigheann tú Liúntas seachtainiúil um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas. Leanann tú le ranníocaíochtaí creidiúnaithe a fháil fad atá páirt á glacadh agat i scéim an BTEA. Má tá páirt á glacadh agat i scéim an BTEA ar bhonn neamhíocaíochta, is féidir leat cur isteach, freisin, ar dheontas mac léinn go ndéanfaí measúnú ort don chomhábhar táillí agus cothabhála den deontas. Má chuireann tú siar bliain staidéir, meastar gur iontrálaí nua thú nuair téann tú ar ais ar do chúrsa. Daoine eile ar féidir leo cáiliú don BTEA Ón 2 Meitheamh 2015, beidh ar dhaoine fásta cáilithe teidlíocht d’íocaíocht cháilitheach a dheimhniú ina gceart féin sular féidir iad a fhaomhadh do LFAO. Bunaítear an ráta atá iníoctha ar a dteidlíocht. Féadfaidh tú am caite mar dhuine fásta cáilithe a úsáid chun an tréimhse cáilithe a shásamh. Roimh an 2 Meitheamh 2015, d’fhéadfadh daoine ar dhuine fásta cáilithe iad le duine ar féidir leis/lei LFAO a éileamh, cáiliú do LFAO ina gceart féin. Féadfaidh an bheirt pháirtnéirí LFAO a fháil agus iad ag tabhairt faoi chúrsa faofa. Socruithe monatóireachta Ní mór duit deimhniú a sholáthar ón scoil/gcoláiste a dheimhníonn do chlárú, do thosú agus d’fhreastal ar an gcúrsa. Ní mór duit an fhaisnéis seo a sholáthar sular féidir tús a chur le híocaíocht. Le linn na bliana acadúla, d’fhéadfadh go n-iarrfar ort dearbhú a sholáthar go bhfuil páirt fós á glacadh agat sa chúrsa. Má aistríonn tú ó íocaíocht chuardaitheora poist chuig an BTEA, ní gá duit síniú ag d’Oifig Áitiúil Leasa Shóisialaigh fad atá an BTEA á fháil agat. An BTEA agus íocaíochtaí eile Níl daoine a bhfuil Liúntas um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas á fháil acu i dteideal tabhairt faoi Fhostaíocht Pobail, Clár an Gheilleagair Shóisialta, Tús, Scéim Shóisialta Tuaithe, aon chláir oiliúna FET (FÁS roimhe seo) nó Fháilte Éireann, Clár Socrúchán Oibre, JobBridge nó Scéim Dreasachta Poist Pháirtaimseartha. Níl daoine a bhfuil Liúntas um Fhilleadh ar Oideachas á fháil acu i dteideal Forlíonadh Ioncam Teaghlaigh (FIT) a fháil. An BTEA agus obair pháirtaimseartha Ón bhliain acadúil 2016/2017, má fhaigheann tú LFO agus má ghlacann tú obair i rith na bliana acadúla, measfar do chás de réir na rialacha (ina measc, measúnú ioncaim) a bhaineann le do príomhíocaíocht - an íocaíocht a cháilíonn tú le haghaidh LFO. Baineann an riail nua seo le daoine a thosaigh ar LFO sa bhliain acadúil 2016/2017 nó a d'fhill ar LFO sa bhliain acadúil 2016/2017 tar éis bheith ar bhriseadh. Roimhe seo, níor imir obair pháirtaimseartha i rith na bliana acadúla aon tionchar ar an ráta LFO. Má bhí íocaíocht chuardaitheora poist á fáil agat sular fhill tú ar oideachas, ní íoctar do BTEA i gcaitheamh thréimhse mhíonna an tsamhraidh idir na blianta acadúla. (Íocfar é ó thús na bliana nua acadúla a fhad agus a leanann tú leis na critéir cháilitheachta a shásamh). Murar féidir leat obair a aimsiú i gcaitheamh thréimhse an tsamhraidh, b’fhéidir go bhfuil tú i dteideal Sochar Cuardaitheora Poist nó Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist a fháil. Ní mór duit na coinníollacha go léir a chomhlíonadh, lena n-áirítear bheith in ann obair a dhéanamh, fáil a bheith ort chun obair a dhéanamh agus fíor-iarracht a bheith á déanamh agat chun obair a chuardach. Má éilíonn tú Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist (LCP) agus má oibríonn tú go páirtaimseartha, measúnaítear do thuillimh i leith do LCP. Má stopann tú ag oibriú nó má thagann athrú ar do phatrún oibre, ba cheart duit d’ionad Intreo a chur ar an eolas ionas gur féidir athmheasúnú a dhéanamh ar do chás.