Finian McGrath
Question:106. Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will support a matter (details supplied) regarding student grants. [50572/12]
View answerThursday, 15 November 2012
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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 eligibility criteria for student grants is reviewed annually and set out in the student grant scheme and the student support regulations each year. Students awarded a grant are paid the maintenance element subject to confirmation and verification of attendance from the institution being attended.
Students who have previously attended, but not completed an approved course of study are required to complete an equivalent period of study on an approved course before being eligible to be considered for a grant.