Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 November 2013
97. Deputy Tom Fleming asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will expedite and award a top-up student grant appeal in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49809/13]
View answerThe decision on eligibility for a student grant is a matter for the relevant grant awarding authority.
Officials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the student referred to by the Deputy was ineligible for the special rate of maintenance grant as the social welfare payment has not been in payment for the required period as specified in the Student Grant Scheme.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the scheme correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the Student Grants Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form is available to download from http://www.studentfinance.ie/downloads/1375344221/2013_SGAB_appeal_form.pdf.
