2012/2013 Online Grant Application Opens Monday 12th June

jewels652 · 05-07-2012 6:03pm

hi, I am trying to register for the susi grant but i am having trouble I think is the web page I have tried registering from a different computer but is just not working..
is anybody else having trouble registering?
and if anybody can help me or give some advice in how to register..
thanks in advance...

05-07-2012 8:35pm

I got word back from SUSI today stating that my application has moved on to the next phase and that they request documentary evidence.

longhalloween · 05-07-2012 10:48pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I got word back from SUSI today stating that my application has moved on to the next phase and that they request documentary evidence.

When did you apply for it?

05-07-2012 10:56pm

longhalloween wrote: »

When did you apply for it?

June 12th at around 8.30pm in the evening

steve2012 · 07-07-2012 1:42pm

Deleted User wrote: »

June 12th at around 8.30pm in the evening

did they contact you by email or post ?

07-07-2012 3:00pm

steve2012 wrote: »

did they contact you by email or post ?

By post. Got a letter there Thursday looking for more information and they even provided me with a addressed envelope (not stamped though

) to put the documents into and send them back.

Steodonn · 07-07-2012 5:52pm

jewels652 wrote: »

hi, I am trying to register for the susi grant but i am having trouble I think is the web page I have tried registering from a different computer but is just not working..
is anybody else having trouble registering?
and if anybody can help me or give some advice in how to register..
thanks in advance...

Same here tried to apply last week and it wont work either. I was hoping it would just work out itself but I'm going to call them tomorrow if I cant get it to work

mdwexford · 09-07-2012 12:49am

Deleted User wrote: »

I got word back from SUSI today stating that my application has moved on to the next phase and that they request documentary evidence.

Me too, mine came in the post Friday.

Paully D · 11-07-2012 1:46pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I got word back from SUSI today stating that my application has moved on to the next phase and that they request documentary evidence.

Same here. Received the letter yesterday.

ASOT · 11-07-2012 2:56pm

I applied the day it came out and still havnt received anything

maude6868 · 13-07-2012 1:40pm

Same with me. I applied as soon as it opened and haven't heard a thing. Wonder is it that I won't get anything or that they don't need much documentary evidence, they know my income, I'm a public sector worker.

Annasopra · 13-07-2012 1:44pm

maude6868 wrote: »

Same with me. I applied as soon as it opened and haven't heard a thing. Wonder is it that I won't get anything or that they don't need much documentary evidence, they know my income, I'm a public sector worker.

Or maybe they are taking time to get through them because it's the first time it's been centralised!

13-07-2012 10:57pm

mango salsa wrote: »

Or maybe they are taking time to get through them because it's the first time it's been centralised!

Id imagine the waiting time is probably bigger than ever with more people going back to college and with one awarding body making the decisions.

That said surely there could be a IT mechanisms in place to figure out who is entitled and to what which could rapidly speed up things this day and age.

Viva La Gloria · 14-07-2012 6:07pm

Ugggggh, I still haven't got mine done. I know the closing date isn't until the end of August but I want to get it in asap. My Mum's taking aaaaaages to get her accounts done from the accountant. Grrrrr, wish it was as easy as just getting a P60. Times like this I wish she wasn't self employed. It's like she's just not giving it the attention it needs

And the worst part is that because it's an online application, I can't move on to the next section without her earnings for 2011....so I'm only half way through. I don't even know what else is beyond this section that I might need from my parents! >:(

14-07-2012 6:18pm

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

Ugggggh, I still haven't got mine done. I know the closing date isn't until the end of August but I want to get it in asap. My Mum's taking aaaaaages to get her accounts done from the accountant. Grrrrr, wish it was as easy as just getting a P60. Times like this I wish she wasn't self employed. It's like she's just not giving it the attention it needs

And the worst part is that because it's an online application, I can't move on to the next section without her earnings for 2011....so I'm only half way through. I don't even know what else is beyond this section that I might need from my parents! >:(

See if you can download your form from the site as it is and have a look at your progress and what information you have submitted and the blank areas that need to be filled in.

At least you might know then what needs to be submitted and what is applicable to your circumstances.

Id ring them and tell them the situation and that you have to wait on the accounts to be completed anyhow and see if you could work out some sort of solution until a time that you can submit the accounts. Even if you only had the figures for now at least you might be able to submit the evidence of the figures at a later date when they request it.

Best of luck

B1977 · 16-07-2012 1:15pm

some of the documentation needed will be proof of residence from 1st oct 2011 and proof one month before you receive the letter requesting it.
ie utility bills

copy of birthcert

social welfare statement-download from www.cdvec.ie

statement of HSE payments for 2011 if receiving any

you will receive a letter outlining exactly what you need to hand in,its very helpful

ASOT · 16-07-2012 3:20pm

Hopefully I get mine soon, still waiting just over a month now!

Battleflag · 20-07-2012 4:02pm

Sent my application in on the 13th of June and got the letters today to forward the required documents

Viva La Gloria · 21-07-2012 11:25pm

Deleted User wrote: »

See if you can download your form from the site as it is and have a look at your progress and what information you have submitted and the blank areas that need to be filled in.

At least you might know then what needs to be submitted and what is applicable to your circumstances.

Id ring them and tell them the situation and that you have to wait on the accounts to be completed anyhow and see if you could work out some sort of solution until a time that you can submit the accounts. Even if you only had the figures for now at least you might be able to submit the evidence of the figures at a later date when they request it.

Best of luck

B1977 wrote: »

some of the documentation needed will be proof of residence from 1st oct 2011 and proof one month before you receive the letter requesting it.
ie utility bills

copy of birthcert

social welfare statement-download from www.cdvec.ie

statement of HSE payments for 2011 if receiving any

you will receive a letter outlining exactly what you need to hand in,its very helpful

Grand, thanks for the advice guys!

Really hoping that my parents' combined income is less than €31,500 so I can qualify for the €2,000 at least!

ziomek232323 · 25-07-2012 5:34pm

Hi guys, Yesterday i received a letter from susi and now i have to send them documents.

"A letter from the financial institution or agency that provides the retirement product outlining the contributions made directly by you in 2011 or for public service pension levy,"

and also " Your Pension-Related Deduction End of Year Certificate for 2011"

Where do i get these documents Help !!

Bubblegum18 · 25-07-2012 5:44pm

Hey, Got word 4m SUSI just wondering does any one know where you can get Junior Cert results 4m 2008? Is there an archive on the internet or something. Got in contact with my school-no reply.I need it to prove I was a citizen here for 3 of the last 5 years. Have copy of leaving cert alrite

Battleflag · 25-07-2012 5:51pm

You can order a copy online @ https://www.examinations.ie/index.php?l=en&mc=ca&sc=co

or contact the Department of Education by phone

Bubblegum18 · 25-07-2012 5:55pm

Cheers Battleflag thanks a mill

25-07-2012 11:25pm

ziomek232323 wrote: »

Hi guys, Yesterday i received a letter from susi and now i have to send them documents.

"A letter from the financial institution or agency that provides the retirement product outlining the contributions made directly by you in 2011 or for public service pension levy,"

and also " Your Pension-Related Deduction End of Year Certificate for 2011"

Where do i get these documents Help !!

Ok i'm not 100% sure and i'm open to correction on this but for the first one i think if you have a pension with a bank or financial institution (e.g Irish life) where you are paying a monthly sum into then you must get a statement from them outlining your contributions for 2011 OR If you are a public servant then you will need to get a statement of the levy paid on your public service pension for 2011 which you can ask your employer for. More info here

The second one you need to ask your employer for. it is a pr60 form which they fill out and is like this one

leemurta · 28-07-2012 2:53pm

Hi guys, I was wondering what documents I can use as proof of residence in Ireland for 3 of the last 5 years? All I have is a receipt of the Leaving Cert?

Sparkie93 · 28-07-2012 2:54pm

Does anyone know when the grant payments start? Is it always October or can you get it in September ?

Annasopra · 28-07-2012 4:43pm

leemurta wrote: »

Hi guys, I was wondering what documents I can use as proof of residence in Ireland for 3 of the last 5 years? All I have is a receipt of the Leaving Cert?

Page 42 onwards lists everything you will need

http://www.studentfinance.ie/downloads/1339418623/Student_Grant_Scheme_2012.pdf

Lynchy747 · 29-07-2012 9:49am

Steodonn wrote: »

jewels652 wrote: »

hi, I am trying to register for the susi grant but i am having trouble I think is the web page I have tried registering from a different computer but is just not working..
is anybody else having trouble registering?
and if anybody can help me or give some advice in how to register..
thanks in advance...

Same here tried to apply last week and it wont work either. I was hoping it would just work out itself but I'm going to call them tomorrow if I cant get it to work

What browser are ye using? Ideally use Internet Explorer, i know its a pain, but it works.

Bubblegum18 · 29-07-2012 6:14pm

Sparkie93 wrote: »

Does anyone know when the grant payments start? Is it always October or can you get it in September ?

I just know from last year you have to get a letter from the college stating that you are registered with them, Yo get it at the end of September early October. I know its a pain they had me driven crazy last year. I said I had the fee paid but the college weren't very helpful.
Anyway I got the letter sent it into the VEC and got the grant on the 15th of October it was the 15th every month after that.
But it could be faster with SUSI im not sure

31-07-2012 4:25pm

I got back my original documents today...with someone else's birth certificate enclosed. i kid you not. :rolleyes:

Needless to say i posted it back immediately. There is just no excuse for mistakes like this.

Perhaps my bank statement is in the wrong hands, maybe all the way up in Cavan or Donegal. Disgraceful incompetence!! :mad:

Bubblegum18 · 31-07-2012 8:08pm

That doesn't suprise me, When the ap. first came out I phoned in to see where I apply to the girl I was speaking to keep saying she didnt know I asked her why was she at a help desk if she didnt know anything she said everyone else was out and she was manning the desk she didnt know anything about it-The day the application process started!!!
I dont know why the gov changed the grant process to Dublin the local VEC was working out ok they were a lot more professional!!!

augusta24 · 31-07-2012 8:42pm

tipp_Gunner wrote: »

I got back my original documents today...with someone else's birth certificate enclosed. i kid you not. :rolleyes:

Needless to say i posted it back immediately. There is just no excuse for mistakes like this.

Perhaps my bank statement is in the wrong hands, maybe all the way up in Cavan or Donegal. Disgraceful incompetence!! :mad:

Oh my god that is ridiculous, I'd make a point of complaining about that f I were you. That's disgraceful!

Zipppy · 31-07-2012 10:01pm

Bubblegum18 wrote: »

Hey, Got word 4m SUSI just wondering does any one know where you can get Junior Cert results 4m 2008? Is there an archive on the internet or something. Got in contact with my school-no reply.I need it to prove I was a citizen here for 3 of the last 5 years. Have copy of leaving cert alrite

Why would they want junior cert results ?

Mister Jingles · 01-08-2012 1:30am

Is there anybody else in the same boat as me and not heard anything at all back from SUSI ?

Annasopra · 01-08-2012 10:48am

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Is there anybody else in the same boat as me and not heard anything at all back from SUSI ?

Yes - loads of people

INFODAD · 01-08-2012 3:11pm

hello can anyone tell me if the registration has to be paid up front by me if i get the grant but dont get it on time. or will the college allow me reg with a letter from susi and wait till the money is issued? any help would be great thanks

Annasopra · 01-08-2012 3:13pm

INFODAD wrote: »

hello can anyone tell me if the registration has to be paid up front by me if i get the grant but dont get it on time. or will the college allow me reg with a letter from susi and wait till the money is issued? any help would be great thanks

A letter from SUSI should be ok but each college does things differently so it depends on the fees office of your college

INFODAD · 01-08-2012 3:32pm

also if i get the full grant does that cover all the cost of the course for the year bar books and other minor costs or will i have to pay thousands more on top of the grant. ive applied to trinity and ucd.

Annasopra · 01-08-2012 4:30pm

INFODAD wrote: »

also if i get the full grant does that cover all the cost of the course for the year bar books and other minor costs or will i have to pay thousands more on top of the grant. ive applied to trinity and ucd.

Read this. It explains everything.

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

Bubblegum18 · 01-08-2012 5:41pm

Zipppy wrote: »

Why would they want junior cert results ?

Dunno better 2 be safe then sorry I suppose but I think if you have the leaving cert your covered, But it was stated on the form I got out from SUSI

missinginfo · 07-08-2012 5:21pm

Mister Jingles wrote: »

Is there anybody else in the same boat as me and not heard anything at all back from SUSI ?

i applied on the 12th of june...heard nothing.. so i decided to log into susi today..and my grant application hadnt even been submitted and i'm sure i filled it out back in june and submitted it, was wondering why i didnt get an email or anything... so had to refill the application and got an email response immediatly.. nearly sure i filled out all the info and submitted it...nearly sure i filled out all the information and submitted it....weird gliches i guess.. hope the application is processed on time....

ima_goldfish! · 10-08-2012 2:06pm

Right, im only starting the online application now ( a big mistake on my part I know ) but I didnt think they would ask so many detailed questions that you need documents for to even find out the answer too! I thought as the online application was just the first stage,it would be basic questions! Im just wondering, how much trouble am I in? Im half way through filling out the online application which is stalled now waiting for documents to find out my and parents earnings for 2011! I know the closing date is 31 of august but i cant help needing the documents to know the answers so if Im delayed and dont finish the online app. on time, will i be totally disqualified from applying for the grant and fee payment??!! Im bricking it.

Harblarblar · 11-08-2012 12:52am

Viva La Gloria wrote: »

Ugggggh, I still haven't got mine done. I know the closing date isn't until the end of August but I want to get it in asap. My Mum's taking aaaaaages to get her accounts done from the accountant. Grrrrr, wish it was as easy as just getting a P60. Times like this I wish she wasn't self employed. It's like she's just not giving it the attention it needs

And the worst part is that because it's an online application, I can't move on to the next section without her earnings for 2011....so I'm only half way through. I don't even know what else is beyond this section that I might need from my parents! >:(

Just wondering what you did in this situation? My Dad is self employed but he had all of the work done at home but just has to send it to the accountant.We filled it out anyway going roughly on figures, I wonder if this was okay?:/

mruby · 13-08-2012 7:17pm

Hi all, I am a mature student and I have been accepted for a place in a masters starting in 3-4 weeks time. I applied for a tuition grant about four days after it went live online. I emailed them just less than a month later asking for the status on my application and received an email two days later stating I had been 'deemed provisionally eligible' for the fee grant and I would receive a letter containing a list of documents I would need to send in.

Two weeks went by and I rang the SUSI helpdesk again. They advised that they have escalated my case to the head office and I will receive that letter by the end of the week. The following week I rang to tell them I had not received this letter, she said my application was still being asessed and they will write to me in due course. I advised her that I have to start this course in less than a month and I had been advised I was provisionally eligible pending documents received from me. She then advised that email must have sent to me by mistake!

I dont know what to do, How can I start this course if I still have no reply from SUSI? And, how, two months after applying, can they still be asessing my application if they do not have the relevant documents they need? I would send them in if I know which ones they wanted but they wont tell me! Im at my wits end here and I am extremely unimpressed with SUSI.

Anyone else in the same spot of bother as me?

Avox · 13-08-2012 7:30pm

mruby wrote: »

Hi all, I am a mature student and I have been accepted for a place in a masters starting in 3-4 weeks time. I applied for a tuition grant about four days after it went live online. I emailed them just less than a month later asking for the status on my application and received an email two days later stating I had been 'deemed provisionally eligible' for the fee grant and I would receive a letter containing a list of documents I would need to send in.

Two weeks went by and I rang the SUSI helpdesk again. They advised that they have escalated my case to the head office and I will receive that letter by the end of the week. The following week I rang to tell them I had not received this letter, she said my application was still being asessed and they will write to me in due course. I advised her that I have to start this course in less than a month and I had been advised I was provisionally eligible pending documents received from me. She then advised that email must have sent to me by mistake!

I dont know what to do, How can I start this course if I still have no reply from SUSI? And, how, two months after applying, can they still be asessing my application if they do not have the relevant documents they need? I would send them in if I know which ones they wanted but they wont tell me! Im at my wits end here and I am extremely unimpressed with SUSI.

Anyone else in the same spot of bother as me?

I got my provisional acceptance letter, then rang them a month after that asking why I hadn't heard anything back. Apparently they're not going to reply to us until we enrol in college and get a letter from the college proving we've enrolled.. Very stupid imo, some people may be relying on a grant and then not get it and have already enrolled in their course, all because the grant authority aren't efficient enough..

Bubblegum18 · 13-08-2012 8:43pm

Avox wrote: »

I got my provisional acceptance letter, then rang them a month after that asking why I hadn't heard anything back. Apparently they're not going to reply to us until we enrol in college and get a letter from the college proving we've enrolled.. Very stupid imo, some people may be relying on a grant and then not get it and have already enrolled in their course, all because the grant authority aren't efficient enough..

WHAT!!!!!!! thats ridiculous!!! how are people supposed to pay rent and travel??? They cant do that people wont be able to afford it

Avox · 13-08-2012 8:47pm

Bubblegum18 wrote: »

WHAT!!!!!!! thats ridiculous!!! how are people supposed to pay rent and travel??? They cant do that people wont be able to afford it

Well, you still wouldn't have been able to with the old system.. Most people get their first payment mid-October..

Bubblegum18 · 13-08-2012 8:57pm

Avox wrote: »

Well, you still wouldn't have been able to with the old system.. Most people get their first payment mid-October..

Why wouldn't people be able to afford it?
With the old system people knew if they were getting a grant in August and could tell the college they are able to pay the fees, Most colleges are flexible once they know funds are going to be available, with this new system no one knows if they are going to get a cent. SUSI are going to cause everyone a lot of headaches

Pigwidgeon · 13-08-2012 9:10pm

People knew by August on the old system? They did in my áss. One of my friends didn't get her acceptance letter until April in first year. I don't know anyone who going into first year would have known in August, the old system you couldn't apply until you accepted your place. The earliest I ever got a payment was in November.

Avox · 13-08-2012 11:02pm

Pigwidgeon wrote: »

People knew by August on the old system? They did in my áss. One of my friends didn't get her acceptance letter until April in first year. I don't know anyone who going into first year would have known in August, the old system you couldn't apply until you accepted your place. The earliest I ever got a payment was in November.

Well in Waterford County VEC, people got their letters at the end of August. I'm not sure how it worked elsewhere! No need to be so rude when you clearly haven't been to every VEC in the county. Also the old system you could apply in June, before you accepted your place, so you're clearly misinformed too.

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2012/2013 Online Grant Application Opens Monday 12th June