SAF Cheat Sheet

TU Dublin Financial Assistance Schemes

For more information please visit www.tudublin/financialsupport.ie/ or email us at financial.aid@tudublin.ie 

• Documentation Required with each application (*some applications require additional documentation please see below.)
• 3-page SUSI Grant Award Letter inclusive of the reckonable income page with your application.
• If not receiving SUSI, 3 payslips from both parents or Social Welfare statements are required.
• Student’s own Bank Account details (must match the applicant) – Name, Address IBAN & BIC.
  NOTE: Students cannot apply for Financial Assistance to cover tuition fees/repeat fees.  Students must be registered prior to submitting their application.

Eligible

• Full-time Registered students
• Part-time Registered students
• Combined household income of €80,000

Not Eligible

• Non-Registered Students (i.e. 2026/27 academic year)
• Apprentice
• Students paying International rate of fee for their programme
• Erasmus / Exchange Students
• Postgraduate paid research Students
• Access Students who have already been granted Access Financial Assistance in current academic year
• Students can ONLY apply for General SAF OR the Rent Assistance Scheme, Students cannot apply for both schemes.

General Student Assistance Fund

•  Support: For full-time/part-time students facing financial difficulties.

Rental Scheme

• Support: For students in formal rental agreements.
• Max Award: €2,800 per academic year.
• Eligibility: Students not normally residing in Dublin or Independent living due to personal circumstances.
  * Extra Documentation: Lease/rental agreement or proof of rent payment.

Childcare Assistance Fund (CAF)

• Support: For students with children in registered childcare.
• Max Funding: €2,200 .
• Eligibility: Children must be enrolled in a registered crèche or childminder.
  * Extra Documentation: Birth certificate for children referred to in application, Contract from Creche/Childminder.

Class Materials Fund

• Support: For students in programs with high material costs, programs under this scheme are:
  • Fine Art TU974,
  • Visual Art TU977,
  • Interior Design TU975,
  • Visual Communications TU973,
  • Architecture TU832,
  • Graphic Design TU381,
  • Architectural Technology TU831,
  • Photography TU976,
  • Optometry (Year 2) TU871,
  • Culinary Arts (Year 1) TU942,
  • Visual Merchandising & Display TU795
• Award amount: Up to €500  

Compulsory Travel Fund

• Support: For mandatory travel as part of academic programs (not for Erasmus).
• Award amounts:  
  • Within Ireland: €200
  • Europe: €500
  • Outside Europe: €2,000.
    * Extra Documentation: Letter confirming trip necessity from School along with proof of costs required.

Dental/Ophthalmic Fund

• Support: For routine dental or ophthalmic treatments.
• Max Award: 75% of costs (up to €300).
• Students must contact Financial Aid for application for scheme and will be required to submit receipts.