Richard Boyd Barrett
Ceist:555. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will examine the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34094/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (555)
Freagraí scríofa
Under the terms of the student grant scheme, grant assistance is awarded to students on eligible full-time courses who meet the prescribed conditions of funding including those which relate to nationality, residency, progression and means.
I understand that the student in question was awarded full grant assistance for the normal duration of his course.
While there is provision in the scheme for a student to apply for grant assistance in respect of a repeat period of study, it is a matter for the individual student to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the awarding authority that there were exceptional circumstances. Further details can be obtained on SUSI’s website at https://susi.ie/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Guidelines_2018-Scheme_.pdf.