Financial Supports & Assistance
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| Student Universal Support Fund Ireland (SUSI) |
Funding available for school leavers and mature students to attend college. Information on the criteria students need to meet to be eligible for a SUSI grant |
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Information on the Free Fees initiative offered by the Higher Education Authority |
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Allows you to keep your Jobseeker’s Allowance, Jobseeker’s Benefit or Jobseeker's Benefit (Self-Employed) and attend a part-time day or evening course of education or training |
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If you are returning to education and have been getting a social welfare payment, you may qualify for the Back to Education Allowance or the student grant. If you are unemployed, parenting alone or have a disability and are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection (DSP), you may take part in a second-or third-level education course and get a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) |
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Uversity offer scholarships to adult learners who wish to complete a degree |
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A social welfare payment to help with expenses that you cannot pay from your weekly income |
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The 1916 Bursary is a financial support scheme for students from groups that are underrepresented in higher education, including those from socio-economically disadvantaged communities’ students with disabilities, carers, QQI/Further Education graduates, mature students, and members of Traveller, Roma, and ethnic minority communities. It aims to support access to and success in higher education. |
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The FSD allocates funding to third level colleges for the provision of services and supports to students with disabilities |
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Department of Education Higher Education Authority (HEA) Bursaries and Scholarships |
A range of bursary and scholarships available for potential students to access additional financial support |
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Tusla Education and Training Bursary Scheme for Care Experienced Young People 2022-2024 |
A bursary scheme for young adults who have had a care experience of at least 6 months and are aged between 18 and 30 |
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Information on financial schemes available from HEA |
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Information on educational grants available from SVP |
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Many credit unions across Ireland offer scholarships and bursaries to help members (and members’ children) with the cost of further and higher education and apprenticeships. |
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Information on tax relief for college fees for approved courses |
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This scheme assists parents to meet childcare costs. The Universal Childcare Subsidy is a childcare subsidy for children in Tusla-registered childcare who are over 6 months but under 15 years |
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A prepaid travel card available to students to pay their fare on public transport at a reduced rate |
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International Protection Students Scheme for Further and Higher Education |
Financial grants for students who are in the international protection system or on leave to remain |
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Payment available to students who are unable to pay essential expenses from their weekly income |
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Information on education funds available from MASI |
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The University of Sanctuary refers to universities who support students who are International Protection Applicants |
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PLC Bursary for Displaced Persons (Ukraine) Scheme 2024 |
The scheme is aimed specifically at people who are in Ireland because of the emergency situation in Ukraine |
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International Protection Student Scheme (for FE & HE students) 2024-2025 |
This scheme provides financial grants for students who are in the protection system or at the leave to remain (but not deportation order) stage |
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An information guide to the Irish Education for people over the age of 18 who are seeking protection with refugee status or permission to remain |
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Supports people with money advice, budgeting, and problems with debt |
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Budgeting template assists people manage their money |
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An online tool to assist you with planning a budget for college |
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Information on public services and people’s entitlements |
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The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students also known as Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) |
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Information on grants and funds available for mature students |
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