Typical Course Fees
| Full Fees (EU/EEA Citizens) | €500 | €50 Deposit + €200 Government PLC Programme Participant Contribution + €50 QQI Exam Fees + €200 Registration per year. |
| Medical Card Holders | €250 | €50 Deposit + €200 Registration per year. |
| Student Grant Recipients (SUSI) | €300 | €50 Deposit + €50 Exam Fees + €200 Registration per year. Additional means-tested student grants are available from SUSI.ie. |
| Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) | €300 | €50 Deposit + €50 Exam Fees + €200 Registration per year. Retain Social Welfare benefits. |
| Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) | €0 | €50 Deposit (refundable). Retain Social Welfare benefits. Additional weekly allowances for meals, travel and childcare are also available. |
For illustration only. Consult individual course information for specific fees and extras.
No Tuition Fees:
- All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU/EEA applicants should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees).
Registration Fee & Deposit:
- Students, except those in recipient of a VTOS allowance, are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place (refundable to VTOS students).
Government PLC Programme Participant Contribution:
- Students, except those in recipient of a Medical Card, SUSI Student Grant, Back to Education Allowance (BTEA), or VTOS allowance, are required to pay the annual Government PLC Programme Participant Contribution of €200. Grant recipients will be refunded subject to proof.
Examination Fees:
- Students, except those in recipient of a Medical Card or VTOS allowance, are required to pay state examination fees. QQI fees are generally €50 per year.
- Other examination fees, such as ITEC and ATI, are payable by all students, except for those in recipient of a VTOS allowance. Consult individual course information for specific fees.
Other Costs:
- Certain courses also carry additional course related costs. Consult individual course information for specific information.
Payment Plans:
- Students experiencing financial difficulties are encouraged to talk to us about arranging a regular payment plan. We believe that getting on with Further Education and a new start in life should never be impossible.
- Your local Credit Union is also on hand with low-cost student financing and advice.