asked the Minister for Education her Department's policy in relation to applications for higher education grants by mature students attending approved third level education institutions; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Adult Education Grants.
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Mature students are eligible to apply for grants under the higher education grants scheme subject to the normal regulations applicable to all applicants such as, inter alia, the required academic attainments in the leaving certificate examination and the means test.