Ireland 2015/16 - values of student grants
Date of publication: 2016 Grants - note: 46 % of first cycle students receive grants (2013/14)
Need-based grant (euro): min 305 - max 5915
Merit-based grant (euro): most common / max 2000
Student grants
Need-based grants are provided to full-time students by the Department of Education & Skills. Their amounts range from EUR 305 to 5 915 per academic year, depending on means, family size and distance from institutions. Students who qualify for grants also have the student contribution or tuition fees paid on their behalf.
The same department provides bursaries with a value of EUR 2 000 per academic year. The bursaries require qualification under both merit and need-based criteria.
Students need to satisfy specific conditions of residence, means, nationality and previous academic attainment to be eligible for grants. Students have to be enrolled full-time.
Source: Eurydice, National Student Fee and Support Systems 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2016/2017
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