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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 |
| Free Fees Initiative | Information on the Free Fees initiative offered by the Higher Education Authority |
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An option to attend part-time education while on a social welfare payment |
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Uversity offer scholarships to adult learners who wish to complete a degree |
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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) The Part-Time Education Option (PTEO) 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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| Additional Needs Payment | A payment to help with expenses that you cannot pay from your weekly income |
| 1916 Bursary Fund | This fund encourages students from sections of society that are significantly under-represented in higher education to participate |
| Funding for Students with Disabilities | The FSD allocates funding to third level colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Student Finance Higher Education Authority (HEA) | Information on financial schemes available from HEA |
| St Vincent de Paul (SVP) education grants | Information on educational grants available from SVP |
| Credit Union | The Credit Union hold an annual scholarship competition for potential students |
| Tax Relief for Third Level Fees | Information on tax relief for college fees for approved courses |
| National Childcare Scheme (NCS) |
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 |
| Leap Card | A prepaid travel card available to students to pay their fare on public transport |
| Financial Supports for International Protection Applicants |
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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 |
| Additional Needs Payment |
Payment available to students who are unable to pay essential expenses from their weekly income |
| Places of Sanctuary Ireland |
The University of Sanctuary refers to Universities that support students who are International Protection Applicants |
| Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) |
Information on education funds available from MASI |
| Places of Sanctuary Ireland | The University of Sanctuary refers to universities who support students who are International Protection Applicants |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Irish Refugee Council Information on Education in Ireland | 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 |
| Budgeting Websites | |
| Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) |
Supports people with money advice, budgeting, and problems with debt |
| Budgeting template assists people manage their money | |
| Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) | An online tool to assist you with planning a budget for college |
| Citizens Information | |
| Citizens Information | Information on public services and people’s entitlements |
| Student Grant Scheme | The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students also known as Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) |
| Grants and funds for mature students | Information on grants and funds available for mature students |