Students attending full-time approved Courses in Colaiste Ide for the 2014/2015 academic session are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The grant is available to first time PLC students. 

Get information in PLC maintenance grants, VTOS, BTEA and BTEI.

A range of full time FETAC Level 5 & 6 VTOS subsidised courses - Horticulture, Health Service Skills with Special Needs Qualification, Return to Fulltime Education/Training, Early Childhood Care & Education, Community Health Services, Health Services Supervisory Management.

The Healthcare Level 5 programme is delivered under the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme. VTOS provides general education and training opportunities for  unemployed adults by enabling them to retain their social welfare entitlements while in fulltime study. The above one-year programme facilitates suitable adults in acquiring qualifications for employment opportunities in the area of healthcare as healthcare assistants or in residential and non-residential settings.