A new ONLINE ONLY grant applications system has been introduced for 2012. All new applications should now be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.grantsonline.ie

 

Now - SUSI has been open for applications since June 11th 2012.

  

Register online with SUSI and then complete the online application form. Remember, it will not be necessary to have received an offer of a college place or to be enrolled in college in order to apply online.

 

Following initial assessment of your application, if eligible, you will receive by post a provisional grant approval and a personalised list of the supporting documents you will need to return to complete your application. Completed documentary evidence packs (photocopies of the documents, not originals) should be returned as soon as possible in the envelope provided to you. When you return all the necessary supporting documents SUSI will process your application to award stage, subject to confirmation of your acceptance on an approved course.

 

When you confirm acceptance of a place on an approved course (usually late August/early September), your grant is awarded and payment will be made on a monthly basis (subject to confirmation of attendance) directly into your designated Irish bank account.

 

You can email the SUSI Support Desk at support@susi.cdvec.ie or telephone them at 0761 087874. They are also on facebook at facebook.com/susisupport

 

Students who are currently in receipt of a student grant and who are progressing to the next year of the same course will continue to be assessed and paid by the existing awarding authorities - i.e. the relevant local authority or Vocational Educational Committee. If you are changing your course or progressing to a new course you will need to apply to SUSI.