Irish students are being warned of a fast-approaching deadline to avail of some of the Budget 2023 cost of living measures announced last month.
Those who are in receipt of the SUSI grant are due a double maintenance payment in December on top of a €1,000 boost for those who are covered by ‘free fees.’
Applications close on Thursday, so if you fall into the above category, you need to get a move on applying for the cost of living support.
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Applications for the student grant 2022-2023 close on November 3, 2022, and if you need to apply after the closing date you will have to contact SUSI to make a late application request.
You must apply for your grant online but you do not need to know what course you will be taking to apply online.
To register with SUSI and apply online for a student grant, you will need your Personal Public Service (PPS) number, an email address, and a phone number.
Once-off measures to help students
A double SUSI maintenance grant payment will be paid on December 16, 2022. This includes PLC, undergraduate and postgraduate students getting the Special Rate of Grant.
The student contribution is reduced by €1000 for undergraduate students who are eligible for free fees.
Students on a 50% student contribution rate will get a reduction of €500 in their contribution rate.
If you paid the contribution and are due a refund you must provide the college with your bank details by November 30, 2022.
Postgraduate students who qualify for the postgraduate SUSI fee contribution grant will get a once-off increase of €1,000 (from €3,500 to €4,500).
Finally, Ph.D. students getting Science Foundation Ireland or Irish Research Council awards will get a payment of €500.
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