In order to be eligible for the BTEA you must meet specific age criteria and be in receipt of a designated social welfare payment for a certain period of time.
There are several categories of persons eligible for the BTEA. Choose the age category that applies to you. You will then be provided with a list of eligible social welfare payments for that category and the length of time you must be in receipt of one of the payments. You may fall into more than one category – your social welfare payment will determine which category applies. In all cases, you must meet the qualifying conditions before the start of the first year of a course approved for the BTEA.
