Third Level Grants

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The Third Level Grants Office will remain closed to the public daily from 2pm to 5pm with effect Tuesday, 06th September 2011.

2011-2012 Student Grant form available now for download at www.studentfinance.ie

County Sligo VEC offer third level maintenance grants to students who reside in Co. Sligo.

How to apply for a grant for the 2011/2012 academic year:
First Time Applicants
All new entrants must:-
1. Apply online at www.studentfinance.ie
or,
2. Download and print the grant application form at www.studentfinance.ie  then complete and return to the relevant VEC.

These grants are means-tested and candidates are assessed on their parents income for the tax year January - December 2009. The following are the income limits where there are less than four dependent children i.e.

• €41,110 for Full Maintenance & Full Fees
• €42,235 for 75% Maintenance & Full Fees
• €44,720 for 50% Maintenance & Full Fees
• €47,205 for 25% Maintenance & Full Fees
• €51,380 for 100% Student Contribution and 50% Fees (Tuition if applicable)
• €55,920 for 50% Student Contribution
   

Links to other education sites:

Student Finance

Department of Education and Science