Ireland 2013/14 - grants and loans
Date of publication: 2014 Grants - note: 44 % of first cycle students receive grants (2011/12)
Need-based grant (euro): min 305 - max 5915
Merit-based grant (euro): most common / max 6000
Student grants
Need-based grants are provided 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 and any 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.
Loans
No loans or family allowances, except where a parent in receipt of a social welfare payment is supporting a
dependent aged up to 22 who is in full-time education.
Source: Eurydice, National Student Fee and Support Systems 2013/2014, 2015/2016, 2016/2017
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