Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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258. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35657/18]

Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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The student to which the Deputy refers, has exhausted the appeals process both with SUSI and the statutory independent Student Grants Appeals Board (SGAB). There is no further review process within the statutory based appeals system under which the Student Grant Scheme operates.

Under the progression rules in the Student Grant Scheme, an undergraduate student is ineligible for a grant if s/he already holds an undergraduate higher education and training award at or above Level 8 of the framework of qualifications, or equivalent.

In terms of other supports, 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.

Tax relief at the standard rate of tax may also be claimed in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education, including approved postgraduate courses in EU Member States and in non-EU countries. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners on .