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Student Grant Scheme Appeals

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Ceisteanna (203)

Niamh Smyth

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203. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an application by a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if a grant is available for the reason outlined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5807/18]

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Freagraí scríofa

I have been advised by SUSI, that the person referred to in the details supplied, has not made a student grant application to SUSI under the 2017 Student Grant Scheme.

The online application system for the 2017/18 academic year has now closed and it is anticipated that the SUSI’s online system will re-open for the 2018 Scheme in early April 2018. Students attending college in the academic year 2018/19 are required to submit their grant application to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) via www.susi.ie to have their eligibility for grant assistance assessed.

Other forms of support for students in third-level institutions experiencing exceptional financial difficulty is the Student Assistance Fund. This Fund assists students, in a sensitive and compassionate manner, who might otherwise be unable to continue their third level studies due to their financial circumstances. Information on the fund is available through the Access Officer in the third level institution attended. This fund is administered on a confidential, discretionary basis.

Also tax relief at the standard rate of tax may be claimed in respect of tuition fees paid for approved courses at approved colleges of higher education. Further information on this tax relief is available from the Revenue Commissioners at www.revenue.ie.

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