2011-2012 GRANT CHANGES

B1977

Any one with queries on the grant and changes to it will need to contact the Minister for Education and Skills . The new minister will be announced soon

simonsez

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/third_level_education/fees_and_supports_for_third_level_education/higher_education_grants_scheme.html

OctavarIan

The qualifying distance between home and college for the non-adjacent rate of grant was increased from 24km to 45km

That change in particular is ridiculous.

tsoparno

OctavarIan wrote: »

That change in particular is ridiculous.

agreed totally ridiculous they had to reduce the funds and this was one way round it

dotsflan

I actually wrote to ruairi quinn questioning if the required distance change was going to be reviewed and all i got was a copy and paste job from what fianna fail said about improved infrastructure etc, absolute joke! the road i travel to college is now 10 times worse then it was a few years ago! The funny thing is i dont think most students have noticed this change to the grant and could be in for major disapointment when they realise come august/ september! Its especially harsh on those who are midway through their studies

simonsez

I actually wrote to ruairi quinn questioning if the required distance change was going to be reviewed and all i got was a copy and paste job from what fianna fail said about improved infrastructure etc, absolute joke! the road i travel to college is now 10 times worse then it was a few years ago! The funny thing is i dont think most students have noticed this change to the grant and could be in for major disapointment when they realise come august/ september! Its especially harsh on those who are midway through their studies


Hi Dots fan,

How do you know it will be harsh on those that are midway??


SS:)

dotsflan

well if your halfway through your college degree getting €3000 or so living further than 26km but less then 45km from the college, for the remaining years of your degree you will only receive €1250 a year, now i dont know about you but to most students thats one hell of a cut in funding!!

http://www.itssu.ie/2011/04/education-minister-must-review-student-grant-changes-to-avoid-drop-outs-%E2%80%93-usi/

simonsez

apologies dotsflan a blond moment. of course you are correct.

SS

cyberhog

Anyone know when the form for 2011/12 will be available?

simonsez

studentfinance.ie

Annasopra

cyberhog wrote: »

Anyone know when the form for 2011/12 will be available?

They were available around mid to end of may last year