Student Grant Scheme Eligibility

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2017

Thursday, 21 September 2017

Questions (82)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

82. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a school (details supplied) is included in eligibility for higher education grants as affecting the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40060/17]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

Under the student grant scheme, eligible candidates may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution. The definition of an approved institution is set out in Section 7 of the Student Support Act 2011 and Regulation 3 of the Student Support Regulations 2017.

The college to which the Deputy refers, is not an approved institution, for student grant purposes.