Applications are now closed for Class Materials Scheme for 2023/24. Applications will open for academic year 2024/25 in mid-October.
This scheme assists full-time students, registered on courses with high-class material costs- Fine Art, Interior Design, Visual Communications, Architecture, Graphic Design, Architectural Technology, Creative Arts, Photography, Optometry Year 2, Culinary Arts Year 1 & Visual Merchandising.
The assistance awarded is up to €500 per student, subject to eligibility criteria and funding. Applicants are not required to submit receipts when applying for this fund.
The SAF Application form is available below. Eligible students will receive a link to the online application form when it becomes available.
Important note: If you have received a SUSI Grant this year, you are required to submit your full 3 page SUSI Grant Award Letter with your application.
Yes, if your programme of study is eligible for the Class Materials Scheme
No. You must use the online application form.
€500
Yes, to be eligible a student must be repeating a minimum of 20 ects or 4 modules. External repeats are ineligible for funding from the SAF.
Approximately 4 weeks after successfully completing your application
No.
Yes, but you can only apply for either the Rent Scheme or the General Student Assistance Fund.