Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 July 2025
119. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if the same income eligibility limits for SUSI grants are applicable for students attending approved colleges and courses outside our jurisdiction, such as in Northern Ireland, Britain or the rest of the EU, as are applicable for students attending approved colleges or courses in this State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37647/25]
View answerThe income limit eligibility criteria for various grants under the Student Grant Scheme is the same for all students. However, the types of grants available varies depending on circumstances including course type and location.
Irish students who study in Northern Ireland, in EU member states and in Britain are entitled to certain supports provided by the Student Grant Scheme as administered by SUSI.
Such students are eligible for maintenance grants for undergraduate programmes across the EU and in Northern Ireland and Britain. In general, an approved undergraduate course in this context is defined as a full-time undergraduate course of not less than two years duration pursued in a university or third level institution, which is maintained or assisted by recurrent grants from public funds in another EU Member State or the UK.
The Act also provides for the payment of tuition fees for certain postgraduate programmes in Northern Ireland, but in general tuition fees are not provided for in other jurisdictions.
