Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 March 2014
84. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will review the recent decision to refuse the higher rate of higher educational grant in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10569/14]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials in my Department have confirmed with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) that the grant application of the student referred to by the Deputy was refused.
The student appealed to the Appeals Officer in SUSI and a letter issued on the 17th February 2014, upholding the original decision.
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 is available to download from http://www.studentfinance.ie/downloads/1375344221/2013_SGAB_appeal_form.pdf.
