Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when young student nurses are going on to their next year and seeking grant assistance from his Department, the reason for such a short period of notice for their parents to supply a full set of accounts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15735/13]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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The means test for a grant application is normally based on income in the last full financial year. Therefore, eligibility for a student grant for the academic year 2012/13 is assessed on income from the 2011 financial year. The administrative arrangements for the submission of accounts in place by awarding authorities are the same for all students attending approved courses, including student nurses attended approved courses.