Written answers

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Department of Education and Skills

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Photo of Joe CareyJoe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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428. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason that Student Universal Support Ireland grants, both fee and maintenance, are not paid to all Quality and Qualifications Ireland degree students at all approved institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7545/16]

Photo of Jan O'SullivanJan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour)
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Under the student grant scheme, eligible candidates may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution, as defined in the scheme.

The definition of an approved institution is set out in Section 7 of the Student Support Act 2011 and Regulation 3 of the Student Support Regulations 2016.

Private colleges operating on a for-profit basis are not listed as approved institutions for student grant purposes. However, tax relief on tuition fees may be available for students attending courses in private colleges. Details in relation to this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners on www.revenue.ie.

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