Grant applications - Apply to SUSI Early - Closing date - August 1st

Annasopra

Online application system for the 2013/2014 academic year is open
The online application system for the 2013/2014 academic year is now available. If you are a new SUSI applicant apply now. The earlier you submit your application the earlier you will receive a decision.

The final closing date for submitting new applications for the 2013/2014 academic year is 1st August 2013.

If you are an existing SUSI student planning to continue in college the closing date for submitting your renewal application is the 14th June 2013

http://www.susi.ie/Info/News/Online-application-system-for-the-2013-2014-academ.aspx

It's important to note that new applications for grants through SUSI close on August 1st which is BEFORE leaving cert results are out.

internet_user

do both parent have to fill out details for section D?

Annasopra

internet_user wrote: »

do both parent have to fill out details for section D?

If you live with both parents yes

Aksa94

I applied online a few weeks ago for SUSI grant, is this a different thing I need to do?

Annasopra

Aksa94 wrote: »

I applied online a few weeks ago for SUSI grant, is this a different thing I need to do?

No - I was talking about the SUSI grant

ladie

Am I leaving it quite late applying now? I need to get financial info to fill it out and I won't be able to till this weekend. Does it take long for them to send out the list of stuff you need?

lilsparkle69

I'm still finishing off applying for my grant and just want to know does a parents inheritance majorly affect the grant? My dad was given a sum of money as inheritance, and as I am under 23 I assume they will be taken it into consideration.

Is it worth applying if they don't reward the full amount? Just don't think its fair if its not my inheritance.

Thanks :-)

jayo122

ladie wrote: »

Am I leaving it quite late applying now? I need to get financial info to fill it out and I won't be able to till this weekend. Does it take long for them to send out the list of stuff you need?

After you fill in your details online, within a week they send out the list of stuff you need; birth certs,etc. Its pretty quick!!

QueenOfLeon

lilsparkle69 wrote: »

I'm still finishing off applying for my grant and just want to know does a parents inheritance majorly affect the grant? My dad was given a sum of money as inheritance, and as I am under 23 I assume they will be taken it into consideration.

Is it worth applying if they don't reward the full amount? Just don't think its fair if its not my inheritance.

Thanks :-)

As far as I know from the older grant system there was a specific section for gifts and inheritances so it'd have to go down there if it was given during the financial year being tested (2012).

Annasopra

ladie wrote: »

Am I leaving it quite late applying now? I need to get financial info to fill it out and I won't be able to till this weekend. Does it take long for them to send out the list of stuff you need?

Apply as soon as possible

Just a note to remind everyone to read all the forms sent out carefully! They do give you a deadline to return supporting documents by but it's not on the cover letter and I nearly missed it and put the stuff away for the summer!

peekachoo

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just a note to remind everyone to read all the forms sent out carefully! They do give you a deadline to return supporting documents by but it's not on the cover letter and I nearly missed it and put the stuff away for the summer!

wow I didn't see that. My deadline was June 19th. Now what?? :eek:

yournerd

Does anyone know when do they give you the grant? Cause accomondation fees and that have to be settle pretty quick!

HugsiePie

My dad has his own business and says the accounts for 2012 won't be ready until October, do I wait till then to submit the finance info or do I use 2011 accounts? HELP I am registered but haven't provided any of the finance info.

peekachoo

yournerd wrote: »

Does anyone know when do they give you the grant? Cause accomondation fees and that have to be settle pretty quick!

last year some people got it in September. Some didn't get it until March.

HugsiePie

peekachoo wrote: »

last year some people got it in September. Some didn't get it until March.

I know a guy who still hasn't got his

Bonbon1995

what documents will they ask for so I can get them ready? Thanks :_)

Bonbon1995

Bonbon1995 wrote: »

what documents will they ask for so I can get them ready? Thanks :_)

It's all different depending on the person and their circumstances

peekachoo wrote: »

wow I didn't see that. My deadline was June 19th. Now what?? :eek:

I'm not sure actually. I would ring them and check unless anyone here knows anyone who had this happen to them? Or perhaps Randy may know?

randylonghorn

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm not sure actually. I would ring them and check unless anyone here knows anyone who had this happen to them? Or perhaps Randy may know?

I don't actually, I'm not much good on grant stuff, probably best to ring them or email them at support@susi.cdvec.ie

But in the meantime, I would be gathering the documentation required and getting it off to them ASAP, on the principle that better late than never!

peekachoo

It's all good as far as I know, I emailed them and explained that I was still waiting on a letter from CIT as proof of my sister being in college and they said just include an extra letter explaining why it was late. Hope for the best I guess :P

suitcasepink

Ermm anyone else who applied how long did it take before you received something in the post saying what documents they wanted etc?
Ill be waiting 3 weeks on Wednesday now...

Bonbon1995

deise_girl wrote: »

Ermm anyone else who applied how long did it take before you received something in the post saying what documents they wanted etc?
Ill be waiting 3 weeks on Wednesday now...

Hey!! I've been waiting two weeks now.. getting kinda worried!!

Copper_pipe

My application is at stage 4

4. Final Assessment
Application awaiting assessment.

How long does this usually take?

mikek90

Hey! Has anybody else being having trouble with the susi grant this year? 13/14 applications. I thought from last year there may have been improvements made with the system but clearly not.
I applied back in June when the application opened and had all my documents handed in early. A few weeks later I received a letter saying how my income was over the limit for the grant. The figure they sent me out was over double what the actual figure on my application which I had proof for. None the less I was told I had to appeal the decision. I was furious as it had been their mistake and I had the evident proof to back this up. As you only have a specific time frame to send off for appeal I gathered my documents and sent them off a few days later. Two days after the appeal had been sent one of the susi staff rang my mother to say there was no need for appeal as it was an error made on their part..fair enough! I was then informed as I had sent in the appeal it was being processed and I had to go with it and it would take up to 30 days..I got another letter today saying my application was being reassessed.. Has anyone else had trouble like this? it is driving me around the bend absolutely ridiculous system whatever is going on. Im worried I wont hear back for september before the start of college year :mad:

bri007

yeah I am having trouble with susi aswel, I filled in the form,sent it 5 weeks ago, got the letter requesting documents last week. They are looking for my p60 and p21 for last year, when I havent worked in 3 years??? Frustrating to say the least!!

mikek90

Its nothing short of a joke.. utter disgrace of a system!!

bri007

Yeah couldnt agree more with you, even worse when you ring up,get a totally different answer from each person you talk to!!

Bonbon1995

three weeks now and still on stage 1...someone isn't getting a grant till march...

peekachoo

Any idea how long stage 4 takes?

Annasopra

peekachoo wrote: »

Any idea how long stage 4 takes?

No - it is impossible to say because there will be a diffferent time for each student

Annasopra

If people are having trouble with SUSI

Do one or all of the following;

1 Use the SUSI complaints process http://www.susi.ie/QuickLinks/Complaints.aspx

2 Contact your local students union and/or USI

bri007

Struggling with getting the documents for proof residency for 3 out of 5 years, I have 2012 and 2010, just need 2011 to get,I have no bank statements, as I didnt use the bank. Would car insurance or some letter I received be sufficient?

yournerd

I filled the form online, send off the required documents 2 weeks ago and haven't heard since, is that normal yeah?

CFG92

worried

jamo2oo9

Am I supposed to send off documents? I sent them my application last month and I got a confirmation e-mail from them saying they got my application. Heard nothing since and the deadline is next week :eek:

Annasopra

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Am I supposed to send off documents? I sent them my application last month and I got a confirmation e-mail from them saying they got my application. Heard nothing since and the deadline is next week :eek:

Yes. It tells you here what you will need to send.

http://www.susi.ie/What-you-have-to-do-to-finalise-your-application.aspx

YbFocus

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Am I supposed to send off documents? I sent them my application last month and I got a confirmation e-mail from them saying they got my application. Heard nothing since and the deadline is next week :eek:

Yes but she should be ok like, because she has applied and is on the system?

suitcasepink

jamo2oo9 wrote: »

Am I supposed to send off documents? I sent them my application last month and I got a confirmation e-mail from them saying they got my application. Heard nothing since and the deadline is next week :eek:

Yea Im the same but sure if they havnt sent out anything to say what they want specifically or just any details about it we cant send anything to them!
We rang last week asking about this and SUSI said it's normal to be waiting 30 days from your confirmation email to when they send you the thing in the post.
We've passed the 30 days now so we'll probably ring again later this week if nothing happens but really we cant do much more

peekachoo

I've been on stage 4 for almost a month :eek:

bri007

does stage 4 mean you more or less got the grant or is it a case of them checking everything all over again

peekachoo

bri007 wrote: »

does stage 4 mean you more or less got the grant or is it a case of them checking everything all over again

afaik it's after they get the documents you send and they assess your overall application. All I sent them was a letter from my sisters college but I'm still waiting to hear :P

bri007

It takes them over 30 days to go through that :? Is there a maximum time frame they have to let you know by or is it just at there discretion.

peekachoo

I haven't a notion to be honest :pac:

jamo2oo9

I'm on Stage 1 since the beginning on July... Would the disability allowance affect your appplication? My mam was told it shouldn't but I don't think that is the case..? Any ideas?

Whatsernamex33

Is this closing date (August 1st) just to get the online applications in, or is it all documents? :O

bri007

I think its the closing date for online applications, once you have applied online by then your ok, they will sent out a document request form after your online application

Whatsernamex33

bri007 wrote: »

I think its the closing date for online applications, once you have applied online by then your ok, they will sent out a document request form after your online application

Thank you :P I got worried there :O

periodictable

Has SUSI sorted out the nonsense and hired capable staff?
Had to deal with them for a nephew and all I can say is they are lucky that there is a strict gun control law in this state. Never in the history of the public service have I cone across such appalling incompetence and piss artistry.

Bonbon1995

Does anyone know how long you must wait, on average, to hear word back from SUSI after submitting documentation?

Bonbon1995

Copper_pipe wrote: »

My application is at stage 4

4. Final Assessment
Application awaiting assessment.

How long does this usually take?

I'm on that stage now.. ju hear anything back??

internet_user

is it odd that i submitted my application over a week ago and on the site it still says application received and being checked?