Written answers

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Department of Education and Skills

Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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293. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills to outline the supports available for persons (details supplied). [12507/16]

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Under the terms of the student grant scheme, grant assistance is awarded to students who meet the prescribed conditions of funding, including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means.

The Deputy will appreciate that, in the absence of all of the relevant details that would be contained in an individual's application form and supporting documentation, it is not possible to say whether or not a particular student(s) would qualify for a grant.

The eligibility of the individuals to which the Deputy refers is a matter for SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) to determine upon receipt of the relevant application form and supporting documentation.

The SUSI online application process for 2016/17 is now open. Prospective students are advised to apply before the priority closing date of the 8th of July.

Other possible supports include:

1) Tax Relief on Tuition Fees - Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners on www.revenue.ie; and

2) The Student Assistance Fund - Students in third-level institutions experiencing exceptional financial need can apply for support under the Student Assistance Fund. This Fund assists students, in a sensitive and compassionate manner, who might otherwise be unable to continue their third level studies due to their financial circumstances. Information on the fund is available through the Access Officer in the third level institution attended. This fund is administered on a confidential, discretionary basis.

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