Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2017
150. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Education and Skills if a late SUSI application will be accepted in respect of a person (details provided) in County Kerry due to the exceptional health and personal circumstances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14922/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the statutory based Student Grants Scheme, decisions regarding late applications are matters to be determined by Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
The online application system for the 2016/17 academic year, closed on 3 November 2016. Students wishing to make an application after that date must satisfy one of the following criteria in order to be granted access to make a late application:
1. The course started after the online closing date;
2. The applicant had a change of circumstance after the online closing date, regarding one or more of the following:
1. Reckonable income;
2. Number of dependent children;
3. Relevant persons commencing an approved course;
4. Normal residence;
5. Nationality or immigration status; and/or
6. Change of course or institution.
7. The applicant experienced extenuating circumstances that adversely affected his/her ability to make an application prior to the online closing date e.g. a close bereavement or medical condition.
If the student to whom the Deputy refers, satisfies the criteria for submitting a late application then, he should contact SUSI and seek a determination on his late application.
