Undergraduate courses
In general you must be starting your third-level course at year one. However, you can apply for BTEA if you:
Did not complete your course and are returning to the second or subsequent year of your course.
Are exempt from part of your course because of a qualification you received in a previous course. For example, you have a higher certificate in a course that you now wish to pursue to degree level.
Completed some of your course as a part-time student, but are now getting a jobseeker's payment and will continue your course on a full-time basis