All things SUSI / grants (see links in first post)

The_N4sir · 23-04-2015 6:29pm

Hi guys,

I'm just in the middle of applying for my grant and I'm a bit confused.
I hope to do engineering in UCD and I can do 3 Years to get my Bsc and a further 2 years to become a master of engineering. However I can also do 4 years only to get my BE. I'm still not sure what path I want to go down.

On my grant it's asking me how long my course is and I am confused whether to say 4 years or 5.

Any advice?

Kat97 · 23-04-2015 6:36pm

Hi!

Just registered for an account on Susi and I am trying to log in but it is stating that my username or password is invalid.. I have typed it in many times and checked if the details are correct but it is still telling me that it is invalid.

Should I change my password and try again, or wait?

Forever21 · 23-04-2015 7:49pm

The_N4sir wrote: »

Hi guys,

I'm just in the middle of applying for my grant and I'm a bit confused.
I hope to do engineering in UCD and I can do 3 Years to get my Bsc and a further 2 years to become a master of engineering. However I can also do 4 years only to get my BA. I'm still not sure what path I want to go down.

On my grant it's asking me how long my course is and I am confused whether to say 4 years or 5.

Any advice?

Fill in your first choice like if it's 3 or 4 yrs put that in

Forever21 · 23-04-2015 7:51pm

Kat97 wrote: »

Hi!

Just registered for an account on Susi and I am trying to log in but it is stating that my username or password is invalid.. I have typed it in many times and checked if the details are correct but it is still telling me that it is invalid.

Should I change my password and try again, or wait?

All passwords are case sensitive

pa limerick · 23-04-2015 7:52pm

When filling out about dependent children, as if on 1st October 2014, do I still count my brother if he was in full time education at that time, but has dropped out since??

is mise spartacus · 23-04-2015 8:15pm

mother's birth surname? can someone explain this?

lulu1 · 23-04-2015 8:20pm

is mise spartacus wrote: »

mother's birth surname? can someone explain this?

Your mothers surname before she was married.

Lauren! · 23-04-2015 8:26pm

Kat97 wrote: »

Hi!

Just registered for an account on Susi and I am trying to log in but it is stating that my username or password is invalid.. I have typed it in many times and checked if the details are correct but it is still telling me that it is invalid.

Should I change my password and try again, or wait?

I'm having the same problem, i tried changing my password and it didn't make a difference

spurious · 23-04-2015 8:28pm

Try a different browser.

is mise spartacus · 23-04-2015 8:31pm

I probably sound stupid but I always mess up with forms. Do I answer yes or no to this question, like obviously I'll be doing it in June so do I say no?? Forms like these make me stressed

"Have you completed your Leaving Certificate or equivalent final school exam?

Kat97 · 23-04-2015 8:36pm

spurious wrote: »

Try a different browser.

Thanks, still not working though! I've tried it on Firefox, Chrome and Safari and no luck

blackbird 49 · 23-04-2015 8:38pm

is mise spartacus wrote: »

I probably sound stupid but I always mess up with forms. Do I answer yes or no to this question, like obviously I'll be doing it in June so do I say no?? Forms like these make me stressed
"Have you completed your Leaving Certificate or equivalent final school exam?

My son has just filled in his form, you will put no for the above question and underneath it will ask will you be doing your leaving cert in June 2015 or words to that effect which you will put yes

Lauren! · 23-04-2015 8:40pm

spurious wrote: »

Try a different browser.

still won't work, maybe their website is just down or something

is mise spartacus · 23-04-2015 9:28pm

Lauren! wrote: »

still won't work, maybe their website is just down or something

It isn't down, it's working for me and my friends.
http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/grantsonline.ie

The_N4sir · 23-04-2015 9:46pm

I tried various browsers but the only one that worked for me was Internet explorer

gunadeas · 23-04-2015 9:49pm

Hi,I also registered @ 0926 this morning and could not complete application as invalid logon.I tried a few more times still the same."Invalid logon" I changed password about 1100 in case I had made a mistake.(99% sure I did not ) Password successfully changed and low and behold "Invalid Logon" Phoned Customer care.Told too much traffic on site try later if not successful ring again tomorrow.Not successful so will have to call tomorrow😐😟😁

spurious · 24-04-2015 1:19pm

They must be having problems.
I'd leave it a couple of days and try again.

Nicke011 · 26-04-2015 3:23am

Just use Internet Explorer instead of other modern browsers, and you should be fine. I couldn't complete my form with Chrome, but it went much smoother with IE (the website is cra* anyway, it reminds me of those sites from the time I was using Windows 98 and XP)

greenwave · 26-04-2015 5:51pm

the application asks "Have you applied for or will you be getting any other student financial assistance from Ireland or abroad for the 2015/16 academic year?"

Can I apply for the Student Assistance Fund once I am in college if I'm accepted to the regular student grant?
Should I check yes or no?
Thanks.

lulu1 · 26-04-2015 10:58pm

Hi My daughter ticked no for this as we didn't even know about the students fund.
So I would just tick no

Laurenom · 27-04-2015 5:54pm

Is anyone else getting this message " *** you do not have access to any environments ***

I have all the correct information typed in.

lulu1 · 27-04-2015 9:44pm

Kremin wrote: »

I'm sitting the leaving cert this year and was putting my info into the eligibility reckoner, I noticed it says income from 2013.. do they actually want income from 2013 or just haven't changed it yet?
Thanks!

My daughter filled the form last year and I remember we thought the same thing but I do think they go back a few years so 2013 could be right

Patty1212 · 27-04-2015 10:59pm

Laurenom wrote: »

Is anyone else getting this message " *** you do not have access to any environments ***

I have all the correct information typed in.

My daughter tried to log on today and got that same message. I was hoping to find out here what that means.

blackbird 49 · 28-04-2015 1:49pm

lulu1 wrote: »

My daughter filled the form last year and I remember we thought the same thing but I do think they go back a few years so 2013 could be right

They haven't changed it yet. But they will look for the income from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2014, income for anyone applying for the grant is always taken from the previous year's income.

spurious · 28-04-2015 2:31pm

I've contacted them about the problems with the site and asked for them to perhaps send a rep to reply here to problems. They previously had a verified rep on boards.
We'll see if anything comes of it.

MinnieMouse15 · 04-05-2015 11:54pm

Can someone please tell me the answer to this question in the SUSI application:
What is the highest level of qualification that you have attained in Further or Higher Education on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent?

I'm doing my LC this year, so is the answer: none?
Thank you so much!

Also what is an 'add on' course?

Forever21 · 05-05-2015 9:08am

MinnieMouse15 wrote: »

Can someone please tell me the answer to this question in the SUSI application:
What is the highest level of qualification that you have attained in Further or Higher Education on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) or equivalent?

I'm doing my LC this year, so is the answer: none?
Thank you so much!

Also what is an 'add on' course?

The answer is none . An add on course is if you were studying a level 6 or 7 & you would like to study the same course to a level 7 or 8 you would apply to the college for an add on course for a year. Hope I explained that ok for you.

JoseAmnesia · 12-05-2015 12:09am

As I'm a 'dependent' under 23 I have to fill in the info regarding my parents, however I'm not in touch with my father. I can contact him for his PPS if absolutely necessary or is it ok to just put N/A?

is mise spartacus · 13-05-2015 6:16pm

It says they've issued me a document schedule (checklist)...
What does this mean?

Forever21 · 13-05-2015 6:30pm

is mise spartacus wrote: »

It says they've issued me a document schedule (checklist)...
What does this mean?

It means they are sending out a letter to you with all the documents that you must send to them. This is normal so gather all the documents as soon as possible and send them back. Make sure you only send photocopies of these as Susi won't return the original documents.

All things SUSI / grants (see links in first post)

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