Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2023
718. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science what funding, if any, is available for a masters in child and adolescent therapy (details supplied). [42497/23]
View answerA student attending a private college which is not listed in the Student Support Regulations 2023 would not be eligible for funding under the Student Grant Scheme 2023. However, it is open to higher education institutions that operate on a 'for profit' basis to use their own resources to provide financial supports to any of their students that they consider to be in particular need.
I would advise any student to make direct contact with the institution that they plan to attend to consider what supports may be available.
However, the student in question may be eligible for tax relief 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 is available from the student's local Tax office or from the Revenue Commissioners on www.revenue.ie
