SUSI is now open for 2023/24 applications

SUSI is now open for new applications for academic year 2023/24. Apply now as a high number of applications are expected over the coming months. For more information on the application process check out the how to apply section of our website.

A number of changes to the Student Grant Scheme have been announced for 2023 so it’s worth checking your eligibility for the upcoming year.

New Student Contribution Grant of €500

A new student contribution grant of €500 has been introduced for undergraduate students. To be eligible for this grant, the student must meet all eligibility criteria including the income criteria. The total household income for grant assessment purposes must fall within the thresholds below.

Number of Dependent Children	Income Threshold
Less than 4 dependent children in the household	€100,000
Between 4 and 7 dependent children in the household	€109,600
8 or more dependent children in the household	€118,806

The income calculation is based on gross income from all sources for the previous calendar year.

New Income Thresholds

50% Student Contribution Grant

The income thresholds for the 50% student contribution grant have increased as outlined below.

Number of Dependent Children	2023/24	2022/23
Less than 4 dependent children in the household	€62,000	€55,240
Between 4 and 7 dependent children in the household	€68,014	€60,595
8 or more dependent children in the household	€73,727	€65,700

Special Rate

A Special Rate of Grant of maintenance grant is available for eligible students. To be eligible for this rate of grant, the student must be eligible for the ordinary rate of grant and their total household income for grant assessment purposes must:

• fall below a specific threshold and
• include an eligible long term Department of Social Protection payment as prescribed in the Student Grant Scheme 2023.

For academic year 2023/24, the Special Rate income thresholds have increased as outlined below.

Number of Dependent Children	2023/24	2022/23
Less than 4 dependent children in the household	€25,000	€24,500
Between 4 and 7 dependent children in the household	€27,400	€24,500
8 or more dependent children in the household	€29,702	€24,500

                              

Holiday Earnings

The amount a student can earn outside term time has increased from €4,500 to €6,552.  

Known as Holiday Earnings, this is income earned from employment outside term time within the previous calendar year by an applicant who was in education.

Income Disregards

Additional income disregards have been included in the Student Grant Scheme 2023. Income disregards are excluded from the income calculation for grant assessment purposes. New income disregards include the Accommodation Recognition Payment, Department of Social Protection Cost of Living Payments and rental income earned under the Rent-a-Room Relief Scheme.  Check out our income page for a listing of income disregards.

Second Chance Students

To be eligible for funding, you must be progressing in your education. However mature students may be considered eligible for funding as a second chance student. Previously to be considered a second chance student, a five year break in studies was required but this has now been reduced to three years.

Before you Apply

• Check out the eligibility criteria.
• Get an indication of your eligibility with our Eligibility Indicator.
• See what grants are available.

Remember:

• Apply early as a high number of applications are expected over the coming months.
• You do not need to have your Leaving Cert results or to have accepted a course to apply. You can simply supply the details of the course you hope to study and update your course choice online at a later date.