Local Fianna Fáil Senator Erin McGreehan has said improved student supports will take effect from the new academic year, directly helping third level students in Louth.
From September, there will be a full-year increase to student grants, an increase in the number of people eligible to have their full college fees paid for and students will also be able to earn €7,925 while working outside term time without impacting their grant.
Senator McGreehan said: “These improved supports will be extremely important for the many third level students here in Louth, whether they study inside or outside the county once they come into effect for the new academic year.
“Reducing the cost of education and ensuring we have an education system that works for all is an absolute top priority of Fianna Fáil in government so I am glad that these supports will be of direct assistance to students coping with the cost of education and living.
“SUSI is open for new applications from today, 4th April, and I am encouraging all students to visit SUSI’s website at susi.ie to make an application and avail of these improved supports.”
