Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2013
82. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will explain the position that many students at Athlone Institute of Technology are now facing due to ongoing problems with the Student Universal Support Ireland [21896/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have been informed by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that Athlone Institute of Technology have withdrawn the notice to students with outstanding fees in relation to sitting their end of year exams. As the Deputy will be aware SUSI are unable to finalise an application until all the necessary information has been provided by the applicant as required under the Student Grant Schemes 2012. Since December 2012, SUSI has engaged in a number of proactive campaigns by telephone, email and post encouraging applicants to provide the information necessary to finalise their applications. Students who have outstanding issues are currently being contacted by SUSI as part of their close out strategy in relation to grant applications for the 2012/2013 academic year.
