Individuals wishing to submit an application for FÁS funding should complete the following process:
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Register with FÁS(Candidates must complete a registration form)
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Upon successful registration, an applicant should arrange a meeting with the Employment Officer to discuss details relating to further training.
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Applicants are advised to provide the Employment Officer with all the relevant information in relation to the training programme e.g. cost of the programme
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FÁS will issue a prompt response as to whether the request for funding will be successful or not.
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Each funding application will be assessed on a case by case basis and the outcome will be determined following consideration of a number of factors, which may include but are not exclusive to:
- Category of applicant e.g. long term unemployed or those with special needs
- Applicant’s interest in the subject matter
- Job opportunities arising from training
- Personal Circumstances
- Referrals from Social Welfare
- Availability of funding