Financial Support Options for Students in Ireland: A Guide
With my daughter planning to go to college, what financial supports are available?
The Irish Times
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As your daughter prepares for college, she can access financial support through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Eligible students can receive maintenance and fee grants based on specific criteria, including residency and household income. Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open.
- 01SUSI provides financial support for further and higher education in Ireland.
- 02Eligible students can receive maintenance grants for living costs and fee grants for tuition.
- 03Income thresholds for grants have increased, allowing more students to qualify.
- 04Students must meet residency and education progression criteria.
- 05Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are currently open.
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Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) is the national awarding authority for financial support in further and higher education in Ireland. For the academic year 2026-2027, SUSI offers maintenance grants to assist with living costs and fee grants to cover tuition fees for eligible undergraduate students. To qualify, students must be Irish, EU, EEA, UK, or Swiss nationals, have resided in the relevant regions for three of the past five years, and be progressing in their education. The income threshold for the €500 student contribution grant has been raised to €120,000, allowing more households to qualify for assistance. Applications are now open, and interested students can find more information on the SUSI website (susi.ie) or contact the support team for assistance.
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This financial support can significantly ease the burden of college expenses for students and their families in Ireland.
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