SUSI Student Grant

Summary

Means-tested support that may help with tuition fees and, in some cases, maintenance while studying.

Who this grant may help

Students who meet nationality, residency, approved-course, and income criteria may qualify.

What this grant may support

Student contribution support, tuition support, and maintenance support depending on circumstances.

Grant amount / support level

SUSI support is means-tested and can include maintenance support paid to the student and/or fee support paid toward eligible student contribution, tuition fees, or approved compulsory field trips; exact rates depend on the current Student Grant Scheme and your assessed circumstances.

Eligibility at a glance

Deadlines or application timing

SUSI application dates and closing dates change by academic year. Check the official SUSI application tracker and current academic-year guidance before applying.

Source: SUSI application tracker (Varies by academic year)

Documents needed

• Proof of identity/date of birth (for example, birth certificate where requested).
• Evidence supporting residency/nationality conditions where applicable.
• Income evidence requested by SUSI for the means test (Irish and/or non-Irish income where relevant).
• Signed declaration forms and any additional documents listed in your SUSI checklist letter.
• Course/college updates and bank details in the SUSI portal when requested for payment processing.

Application steps

1. Check SUSI eligibility criteria and available grant types for your course and circumstances.
2. Create or access your SUSI student portal account and complete the online form carefully (especially PPSN, dates of birth, and course details).
3. Submit the application and monitor your portal/post/email for SUSI correspondence.
4. If requested, return supporting documents by the date in your request letter.
5. Review your decision letter; if awarded, complete any follow-up actions needed before payment.

Renewal rules

• You must renew your SUSI grant application for each year of your course.
• SUSI contacts continuing students about renewal, but you must still act and submit required information on time.
• Some situations require a new application instead of renewal (for example, certain course/college changes, add-on progression cases, or return after deferral).

Common mistakes

• Applying late instead of applying early after the scheme opens.
• Entering incorrect PPSN, date-of-birth, or course details, which can delay assessment.
• Not responding quickly to document requests or missing the deadline in the checklist letter.
• Assuming renewal happens automatically each year without completing the renewal process.
• Not notifying SUSI promptly when course or attendance details change.

FAQs

Official source

Application type: Online application through SUSI with annual reassessment.

Visit official source

• SUSI “What Grants are Available?” explains maintenance support and fee-grant elements (including student contribution/tuition and compulsory field trip support in relevant cases).
• SUSI “How to Apply” states the main application flow, advises applying early, and notes that document requests are case-specific.
• SUSI “Renewal Applications” confirms annual renewal and outlines situations where a new application is needed.
• Gov.ie student grants guidance confirms the scheme is means-tested and that students should apply early without waiting for course acceptance.

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