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Education & training
Monthly cash
Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Scéim Deiseanna Oiliúna Gairme (VTOS)
Paid by Department of Social Protection / Education and Training Boards (ETBs) · 🇮🇪 Ireland
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
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Who qualifies
The 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
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The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed is free and always will be.
1 documents you'll need
Exactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
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Where this comes from
You can apply for VTOS if you are over 21 years of age, unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months.
Last checked 2026-08-12 · a researcher confirmed this against the official page
Other education & training support in Ireland
SUSI Student Grant (maintenance and fees)
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Free Fees Initiative (undergraduate tuition)
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