Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 February 2014
207. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if financial assistance will be provided to a mature student who wants to participate in a private course (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6491/14]
View answerPrivate colleges operated on a for-profit basis are not listed as approved institutions for student grant purposes. Details regarding the student grant scheme and the student support regulations, which specify the criteria for approved courses as well as approved institutions, are available on my Department's website. They are also available via the www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Tax relief on tuition fees may be available for students attending courses in private colleges. Details in relation to tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners. I have no plans to extend the scope of the student grant schemes to private colleges operated on a "for profit" basis at this time.
