Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 June 2017
119. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if further funds are available from his Department or the EU to assist a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30564/17]
View answerThe main support available to students is the statutory based Student Grants Scheme. To qualify for grant support, a student has to meet various criteria such as means, residency, nationality and progression.
A student who is attending an undergraduate course in Scotland or another EU Member State can apply for a maintenance grant in respect of an approved course which is being pursued in an approved institution.
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax may be claimed in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners at www.revenue.ie.
