Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013
106. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the application for a higher education grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9438/13]
View answerThe decision on eligibility for new student grants is a matter for Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Officials in my Department have confirmed with SUSI, that on 13th February 2013, a request for further documentation was issued to the student referred to by the Deputy. When the requested documentation is returned the student will be notified directly of the outcome.
If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been unjustly refused a student grant, she/he may appeal, in the first instance, to SUSI. Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by their awarding body, and remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board.
