Wait or call?

PatsyR

Hi my grant application status is "Application awaiting assessment". The date on this is 29th August. Should I ring to find out what's going on or leave it for another while?

kristian12

I've literally just got off the phone from them on behalf of my son whose statement has said exactly the same since 27th August. They were very nice and told me it was sent for final review on 9/10 and it takes 3 to 4 weeks at least. But could not tell me anymore as thats all thats on the system until a decision has been made. Not much help really sorry.

PatsyR

Saves me a phone call anyway, thanks

Celtic Tiger

Im "awaiting assessment" since August 21st so you're behind me in the queue anyway. I'll post here when i get a decision made but how much longer thats going to be....

SlinkyKittin

kristian12 wrote: »

I've literally just got off the phone from them on behalf of my son whose statement has said exactly the same since 27th August. They were very nice and told me it was sent for final review on 9/10 and it takes 3 to 4 weeks at least. But could not tell me anymore as thats all thats on the system until a decision has been made. Not much help really sorry.

Hi, do you mean it was sent for review on 9th or 10th September or that it's going for review on 9th of October ( 9/10) ? So is your son's design due this week or 4 more weeks time? Sorry am a bit confused and really annoyed not having a decision for my daughter's application!

kristian12

SlinkyKittin wrote: »

Hi, do you mean it was sent for review on 9th or 10th September or that it's going for review on 9th of October ( 9/10) ? So is your son's design due this week or 4 more weeks time? Sorry am a bit confused and really annoyed not having a decision for my daughter's application!

Hi sorry i put that the wrong way around it was sent for final review on september 10th and it takes at least 3/4 weeks from there. They said its just a matter of waiting and they can do nothing to speed up the process. I know what you mean it's ridiculous not knowing at this point when they have already been in college 6 weeks.

PizzamanIRL

I was going to ring them but I don't see the point. It won't bump me up in the list.

There should be a system that sorts the applications, prioritising the ones that satisfy all of the requirements from the ones that need further documentation, just so the people who have everything can get approved since they take the least time to process.

If only

SlinkyKittin

Celtic Tiger wrote: »

Im "awaiting assessment" since August 21st so you're behind me in the queue anyway. I'll post here when i get a decision made but how much longer thats going to be....

Any update Celtic Tiger?

Celtic Tiger

SlinkyKittin wrote: »

Any update Celtic Tiger?

No joy yet.

Annasopra

Try the new SUSI talk to forum maybe

m.boards.ie/ttforum/1610

PatsyR

I emailed them, got this reply:

Thank you for your e-mail.

I have reviewed your application and I can confirm that there has been no update as of yet. Your documents have been successfully received and you will receive correspondence as soon as they have been assessed informing you of the next step in the application process.

I hope this information helps.

kristian12

PatsyR wrote: »

I emailed them, got this reply:

Thank you for your e-mail.

I have reviewed your application and I can confirm that there has been no update as of yet. Your documents have been successfully received and you will receive correspondence as soon as they have been assessed informing you of the next step in the application process.

I hope this information helps.

So bog standard replies to all queries by the sounds of it :rolleyes:

Whatsernamex33

I have been awaiting final assessment since 27th of August, just got an email a few minutes ago that I was awarded the grant.

Shouldn't be too long now for yours.

SlinkyKittin

Brilliant , we're August 28th. Did it update on the site as well? Previously the site wasn't updated and people had a letter or email

Whatsernamex33

No, mine hasn't updated, just the email and letter sent out in a few days.

SlinkyKittin

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

No, mine hasn't updated, just the email and letter sent out in a few days.

Thanks for letting me know, will get daughter to check her email just in case

kristian12

Whatsernamex33 wrote: »

I have been awaiting final assessment since 27th of August, just got an email a few minutes ago that I was awarded the grant.

Shouldn't be too long now for yours.

Congrats, nothing for us yet and we are waiting from 27th as well so hopefully tomorrow.

kristian12

Just got email to say he's got the grant. If no email its worth a call now as i know somebody else who applied on the same day hasn't had email yet but was told when they called this morning it'd been award

mbarry2

I wish i was in the same position. I entered final assessment on the 27th for the first time and October 11th for the second time. I wont be holding my breath.

SlinkyKittin

kristian12 wrote: »

Just got email to say he's got the grant. If no email its worth a call now as i know somebody else who applied on the same day hasn't had email yet but was told when they called this morning it'd been award

Nothing yet, but we're August 28th, fingers crossed for tomorrow!

Whatsernamex33

Heyy everyone, I got my letter today. Still hasn't changed online yet.

Hope everyone here has found out by now.

Celtic Tiger

Got a letter in the post today looking for more documents, documents that were posted in 3 months ago. This is the second time they've lost stuff on me :mad:

mbarry2

I got the same letter too. I honestly think they sent it out because I've been openly complaining about them!

Boards.ie: Niamh

mango salsa wrote: »

Try the new SUSI talk to forum maybe

m.boards.ie/ttforum/1610

Thanks mango salsa
I'm not sure that the link worked for the mobile site, here is the link to the SUSI Talk to Forum if anyone wants to talk to SUSI representatives directly http://www.boards.ie/ttforum/1610

It might also help to read the responses to other people who might be experiencing the same issues. Hope that helps

SlinkyKittin

And phew!!! Letter came all sorted! Hope everyone else has heard by now

PatsyR

Yep got my letter yesterday, so relieved