Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2024
500. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if and when SUSI grants will be made available to students on part-time third-level courses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23742/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraA pilot part time grant scheme will be introduced effective from September 2024.
It will provide fee support to eligible part-time students attending specified publicly funded undergraduate courses leading to a major award. This is an important new initiative which will open the doors of higher education to many groups who cannot participate in full time programmes.
The parameters of the scheme are currently being finalised and I will announce the details in due course.
