Student Grant Scheme Administration

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2013

Tuesday, 10 December 2013

Questions (174)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

174. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of times each month since its establishment that Student Universal Support Ireland issues regular payments to students; the number of times SUSI have transferred money to a student in an emergency situation outside of the days where payments have been made automatically because of late processing of the application on the part of SUSI; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52572/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Officials in my Department have been informed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that payments are made on a regular monthly basis in arrears with students in higher education being paid on the third Friday of each month and student in further education receiving payment on the fourth Friday. The full payments schedule is published on www.susi.ie. At the start of the academic year as awards are finalised and confirmation of registration received from colleges, SUSI makes payments on additional dates to facilitate students who then enter the regular monthly payment process. SUSI does not have an emergency payment system.