Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2023
224. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science his views on a SUSI application by a person (details supplied); if there are any considerations for single parents in relation to SUSI applications; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32882/23]
View answerI have sought an update from SUSI in respect of the individual referred to by the deputy. The student submitted an appeal to SUSI regarding the rate of grant awarded on the 14th June 2023. The Appeals Officer determined that she had been correctly assessed as a mature dependent student and refused her appeal on the 16th June 2023, advising her of her right to appeal further to the Student Grant Appeals Board within statutory timelines. To date, the student has not submitted an appeal to the Student Grant Appeals Board.
Students in third-level institutions experiencing exceptional financial need can apply for support under the Student Assistance Fund. This Fund assists students, in a sensitive and compassionate manner, who might otherwise be unable to continue their third level studies due to their financial circumstances. Details of this fund are available from the Access Office in the college attended. This fund is administered on a confidential, discretionary basis.
Also, tax relief at the standard rate of tax may be claimed if eligible in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education, including approved postgraduate courses in EU Member States and in non-EU countries. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners on www.revenue.ie.
