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Michael Malone, 19 Apr
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.