Student Grant Scheme Application Numbers

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 June 2013

Thursday, 20 June 2013

Ceisteanna (94)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Ceist:

94. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of Student Universal Support Ireland grant applications for 2012/2013 that have yet to be completed; the numbers who still have to submit information; the number with information submitted and processed; the date on which the 2012/2013 applications will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29849/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

I understand from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that, as at close of business on 16th June 2013, it has received 69,685 student grant applications. Of these 69,553 have been processed to completion. The final 132 cases, most of which are awaiting final elements of documentation from students, are expected to be closed out in the coming week.