Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced an additional Student Grant Payment & €1,000 Fee Reduction. All maintenance grant recipients will receive an additional maintenance payment on 16 December, plus a once off contribution of €1,000 will be given towards the student contribution paid by each free fees eligible student in academic year 2022/23.
Additional Student Grant Payment & €1,000 Fee Reduction
Minister Harris said:
“We have taken important steps to address the cost of education for families in Budget 2023.
“This additional student maintenance grant payment will mean more money back in people’s pockets by the end of the year.
“This will benefit almost circa 50,000 students across the country. And effective from January, we will permanently increase maintenance grants by 10-14% ensuring students will receive the help and assistance they need.
“These are practical measures to help students and families with the cost of education and the cost-of-living more generally. This is all about ensuring we can help people through the next weeks and months.
“If you have not paid your fee, it will be knocked off your bill and if you have, your college will be in touch to ensure you get your money back.”
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