GUIDE TO: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
SUSI:
- One of the most popular forms of financial assistance available in Ireland is the government funded SUSI grants.
- There are many factors involved in determining your eligibility for the grant. This mainly involves your combined income from parents and other members of your household.
- Other factors include location, age, previous education etc.
- Keep an eye on the SUSI website throughout the year for the opening date for applications.
- www.susi.ie
College Assistance Fund:
- Assistance Fund is a means tested fund and is intended to assist full time students who are finding it difficult to meet college expenses as a result of ongoing low income.
- The Fund provides financial support to students who are in significant financial difficulty and whose participation in college would be at risk without financial support.
- The purpose of the Fund is to assist by making a contribution to students in meeting some of the day-to-day costs incurred by being in college.
- More information at https://www.itcarlow.ie/student-life/student-services/access-itcarlow/financial-supports.htm
Loans:
- Students can also avail of loans from their local Credit Unions or banks, to pay fees or rent etc.
- In order to get these loans you must save regularily into your account, provide proof of income and also have a guarantor.
- More information is available on www.creditunion.ie
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