Applications have opened for SUSI grants for the 2023 – 2024 academic year this week, with some changes to the grant scheme for the upcoming academic year.
Budget 2023 increased the income limit from €55,240 to €62,000 for the 50% student contribution grant.
There is also a new student contribution grant of €500 for incomes between €62,000 and €100,000.
The postgraduate fee contribution grant was increased by €500 from €3,500 to €4,000, and the eligibility for second chance mature students will be reduced from five to three years.
The updated grant scheme also excludes rental income earned under Rent-a Room Relief Scheme from reckonable income, as well as an increase in the amount of holiday earnings which may be deducted from the total household income from €4,500 to €6,552.
The priority closing date for renewal applications is 8 June 2023 and Priority closing date for new applications is the 6 July 2023.
Local TD Seán Canney urged families to apply before these closing dates that, saying that it is important the applications are submitted on time to avoid late decisions.
