Planning for the cost of college in Ireland

Feel confident that you’re doing everything right for your child’s future. Use the college cost calculator below to estimate how much you need to save for their future education and get a free digital financial plan to help you reach that goal. 

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How much does college cost in Ireland?

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Basics

Thanks to the Free Fees Initiative, most undergrad students don't have to pay tuition fees in Ireland. However, even if you or your child qualify for free fees, there’s a mandatory student contribution that’s up to €3,000 per year.  

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Extras

Then you could have transport, accommodation and financial support to plan for. Use our college costs calculator to estimate how much you’ll need, and our digital financial planning tool to create a financial plan to put your mind at ease.

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Feel confident about affording college costs

Put money aside for emergencies

Feel relaxed, with protection in place

Get a picture of your finances with some simple questions

Reach your goals with a clear plan

The simple steps to financial peace of mind

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It takes less than a minute to get started online. Fill in your details and we’ll verify your new account. It’s completely free and you can update these details anytime.

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About you

Tell us about yourself — your financial needs and personal details, and if you want to set some goals. We can help with planning for college costs, protecting your family, and feeling financially ready for the future. 

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Get your financial plan

Your financial plan will be created straight away. It’ll prioritise what you should do to improve your finances now and manage your money better for the future. You’ll get recommendations for the right life insurance, pension, savings and investment options for you. 

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Advice on hand

Advisors are on hand if you have any questions. Once you have your plan, they'll help put it into action and get you set up with everything you need.  

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