Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 April 2014
88. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the total number of student higher education grant applications received by Student Universal Support Ireland in respect of the 2013-2014 academic year; the number approved, refused or pending to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16996/14]
View answerAt the close of business on 6th April 2014, SUSI has provided the following data in relation to new applications for the 2013/2014 academic year. A total of 68,570 applications were received, of which 68,221 assessments were completed. 42 applications are awaiting assessment. SUSI are awaiting documentation in relation to 307 applications. In relation to the 68,221 assessments, 39,014 are awarded/provisionally awarded with 29,207 applications either refused or cancelled.
