Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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214. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the sources of funding, if any, that are available for a person (details supplied) in County Kerry to further their education. [47520/22]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Under the progression/previous academic attainment criteria of the scheme, a grant will not be paid to a student for a repeat period of study on the same course, or for a different course at the same level, irrespective of whether or not a grant was paid previously.  The objective of this policy is to help as many students as possible to obtain one qualification at each level of study.

Students in third-level institutions experiencing exceptional financial need may 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. Details of this fund are available from the Access Office in the college attended. This fund is administered on a confidential, discretionary basis.

Also, tax relief at the standard rate of tax may 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 at: www.revenue.ie