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This scheme assists full-time students who must travel as part of their academic programme.  The trip must be compulsory, and the amount awarded is based on the level of parental/student income and is subject to funding availability.

Applications will open for the academic year 2024/25 on Monday, 14th October 2024.

Erasmus Students are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

Contact financial.aid@tudublin.ie to request the Compulsory Travel Form.

Application Forms and ALL supporting documentation should be made online. The Online form will be available from November 2024.  Please complete the Pre-SAF Eligibility Form in order to determine your eligibility for the SAF scheme.  Eligible students will receive a link to the online application form immediately.

Strict criteria apply; please contact the Financial Aid office for details on eligibility and the application process.

All trips must be a compulsory part of your programme of study and include but not limited to full academic year, single semester trips abroad, and compulsory short stays (overnight) trips in Ireland or abroad.

No

Award amounts are subject to cost of trip, the number of applications and funding available. Subventions, grants and other funding will impact the amount awarded from this scheme.

Yes, to be eligible a student must repeating a minimum of 20 ects or 4 modules.  External repeats are ineligible for funding from the SAF.