North west farm families urged to avail of SUSI grants
North West farm families are being urged to avail of the benefits of SUSI education grants. With the 2023 deadlines fast approaching, IFA Farm Family & Social Affairs Chairperson Alice Doyle says SUSI educations grants could of be benefit to those entering third-level education. Speaking to Ocean FM, Alice Doyle…
Pringle calls for SUSI grants to be broadened
Eligibility for SUSI grants needs to be broadened according to a Donegal TD. Independent Deputy, Thomas Pringle, says students whose parents earn less than €24,500 a year but do not qualify for a social welfare payment, do not qualify for a top up grant. SUSI grant applications have…
Local Students face challenges in securing grants
The Students Affairs manager at IT Sligo says many students are struggling to meet their financial demands due to the inadequate funding they receive from SUSI. The plight of hard pressed students was recently heard by An Oireachtas Committee. The Joint Committee on Education and Skills were informed how students…