Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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134. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if a higher education grant is available in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7986/17]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter for the relevant grant awarding authority.

The Deputy will appreciate that in the absence of all of the relevant details that would be contained in an individual's application form, including those relating to nationality, residency, previous academic attainment and means, it would not be possible for me to say whether or not a student would qualify for a grant.

In general terms, eligible candidates may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution as defined in the scheme.

It is anticipated that the SUSI online application process for the 2017/18 academic year will open in early April. Prospective students are advised to apply early so that their application can be queued and assessed early in the assessment process.