What Grants are Available?
Student grants are divided into:
- Maintenance grants
- Fee grants
Maintenance Grants
Maintenance grants help students with their living costs and are paid directly to the student’s bank account.
Fee Grants
Fee grants pay tuition fees for students who do not qualify for the Free Fees Scheme. Fee grants can also pay the Student Contribution and the cost of essential field trips.
Student grants are available for students looking to study at PLC, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The below table shows the type of grants available for each level.
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Ireland |
Northern Ireland and UK |
EU Member states |
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|
Maintenance Grant |
Fee Grant |
Maintenance Grant |
Fee Grant |
Maintenance Grant |
Fee Grant |
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|
PLC |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
|
Undergraduate |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Postgraduate |
Yes* |
Yes |
Yes* |
Yes** |
No |
No |
*maintenance grant available where applicant is eligible for Special Rate.
**postgraduate funding available in four approved institutions in Northern Ireland.
PLC Income Thresholds and Grant Award Rates
Undergraduate Income Thresholds and Grant Award Rates
