CAO HANDBOOK ENTRY 2017
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. HCI's bursary programme provides
financial assistance to academically deserving and financially needy
students in any field of study, for a first, full-time qualification at a
university or university of technology registered with the Department
of Education.
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Pace Careers' website includes, among
other useful information, a list of available bursaries:
Distance learning or part-time study options can be cheaper and allow
you to earn while you learn. Some of these study options are listed in pink
in this booklet, but most require you to apply directly to the institution.
Contact the relevant tertiary institution (see pages 186 to 199) for
approximate costs and then fill in the following ‘study budget calculator'
to decide whether you can afford your course of study.
STUDY BUDGET CALCULATOR
Tuition fees
(contact institutions for details)
R
Residence
(if you won’t be able to live at home or with relatives)
R
Food
(unless you will be living at home)
R
Travel
(daily travel to campus, travel at the beginning and end of term)
R
Books and equipment
R
Personal expenses
(clothes, toiletries, medical bills, entertainment, etc.)
R
Total cost of one year
R
Multiply the total cost for one year by the number of years that the programme lasts:
Total cost (one year) R x no. of years = total cost of programme
R
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