Robert Troy
Question:444. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if he will ensure a SUSI grant is issued to a person (details supplied) on appeal. [58469/21]
View answerTuesday, 30 November 2021
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The awarding of a student grant is a matter for SUSI to determine. With regard to the specific application, I have been advised by my officials that the student outlined by the Deputy submitted an application for the 2021/22 academic year applying as an independent student and was requested to provide evidence of same. The application was refused due to insufficient documentation to prove independent residence. The student submitted an appeal to the SUSI appeals officer on the 4th November 2021 and additional information was requested from the applicant on 11th November 2021. This information remains outstanding, according to SUSI.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down in writing by SUSI and remains of the view that the scheme has not been interpreted correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the independent Student Grants Appeals Board. I would encourage the Deputy to use oireachtas@susi.ie if he requires any additional assistance.