Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 November 2012
73. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) was originally told they were eligible to apply for a student grant even though they were attending Dublin Business School and only found out at the beginning of November that the college was not eligible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51677/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder my Department's student grant scheme, eligible students may receive funding provided they are attending an approved course at an approved institution as defined in the scheme.
If an individual applicant considers that she/he has been unjustly refused a student grant, or that the rate of grant awarded is not the correct one, she/he may appeal, in the first instance, to SUSI.
Where an individual applicant has had an appeal turned down, in writing, by SUSI, and remains of the view that SUSI has not interpreted the scheme correctly in his/her case, an appeal form outlining the position may be submitted by the applicant to the Student Grant Appeals Board. The relevant appeal form will be available on request from SUSI.
Private colleges operated on a for-profit basis are not listed as approved institutions for student grant purposes. However, tax relief on tuition fees may be available for students attending courses in private colleges. Details in relation to this relief are available from the Revenue Commissioners.
