I’m struggling to make ends meet. Will I be eligible for the new €500 student grant ?

Thousands of additional students are likely to qualify for grants this year due to increases in eligibility thresholds

Before making an application for a grant, it is worth visiting Susi’s website to complete their eligibility reckoner. Photograph: iStockI’m going into my third year of college next September and am finding it difficult to make ends meet. I was ineligible for the student grant this year, but have since been told that changes have been introduced for the new 2023/24 academic year.

The cost of going to college is considerable. While there are grants available, income thresholds for eligibility are quite low. However, they have been increased this year which means that thousands of additional students are likely to qualify. I recommend going to the Susi website where you will find an eligibility indicator. It is quick and simple to use.

So, what has changed? Firstly, grants are awarded based on household income – or gross income from all sources for the previous calendar year.

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