Springboard+/HCI Funded Courses
Each year, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) approves courses for Springboard+ and Human Capital Initiative (HCI) Pillar 1 funding. These initiatives provide free and heavily subsidized courses to meet industry-skills demands in key growth areas in the domestic economy.
Majority of the available courses are flexible and part-time and have been specifically tailored to suit the personal and professional commitments of learners.
Those interested in studying a Springboard+ or HCI approved course must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ie
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland, via the National Training Fund and the European Union.
Human Capital Initiative Pillar 1 is funded by the National Training Fund.
Springboard+ Approved courses will open for applications this Summer 2024 - Coming Soon!
Springboard+ Quick Guide 2024/25
For employed candidates completing an approved Level 7, Level 8 or Level 9 course, you pay only 10% of the tuition fee, with 90% of the fee funded by Springboard+ or HCI.
For Unemployed candidates completing an approved Level 7, Level 8 or Level 9, the course tuition fee is free, with 100% of the fee funded by Springboard+ or HCI.
Level 6 courses are free under these initiatives.
How to Apply
All applications must be made through the Springboard website https://springboardcourses.ie
Fees & Funding
All applicants hoping to avail of Springboard funding must apply through the Springboard website. Unemployed participants continue to receive 100% funding while those in employment will receive 100% funding for programmes at level 6 and 90% funding for programmes from level 7 to level 9.
Am I eligible?
Springboard+ applicants must meet all residency and nationality/visa requirements, including the applicant has been ordinarily resident in an EU/EEA/Swiss state for at least three of the five years preceding their entry to the programme.
Springboard+ applicants must meet all of the Springboard+ eligibility requirements relevant to the category of application. Further information on applicant categories and the relevant eligibility criteria can be found at https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility
Register your Interest in a Springboard+ Course
At ATU we have Springboard Co-ordinators who are available to help you with your application should you have any questions.
Peter Butler - ATU Galway-Mayo
Catherine O'Reilly - ATU Sligo
Steven O'Donnell - ATU Donegal
