Repayments Policy

Where any grant overpayment occurs, SUSI is obliged to seek repayment from the student or the institution. An overpayment may relate to either a maintenance grant paid directly to the student or to a student contribution or other fee grant paid to an institution on the student’s behalf.

Recovery of overpayments will be undertaken in accordance with the following:

• Section 24 (1-3) of the Student Support Act 2011; and
• The relevant article of the student grant scheme of the relevant academic year.

Repayment Process

When an overpayment comes to SUSI’s attention, SUSI will:

• Inform you of the decision to adjust your grant award or rescind your grant award.
• Inform you of the overpayment amount and request repayment.
• Provide you with two options to make repayments-

Option 1 – Make online repayments in your SUSI student portal. You can make a once-off repayment of the full amount, or part repayments subject to a minimum value of €20.00 per repayment. The maximum repayment term is three years. Please log in to your student portal at www.susi.ie to enter your card details.

Option 2 - Request to pay in instalments by bank transfer.  Please complete a Grant Repayment Form Download PDF and return it to SUSI within two weeks. SUSI is open to agreeing a range of repayment options but subject to a minimum instalment payment value. Once you have returned your Grant Repayment Form containing repayment terms that are acceptable to SUSI, a Statement of Agreed Terms and Conditions will be issued to you confirming:

• Total amount to be repaid;
• Number, value and frequency of instalments to be repaid;
• SUSI’s bank details.    

You do not need to complete a Grant Repayment Form if you wish to pay online.

When the final payment has been received, SUSI will issue a confirmation of receipt on all payments.