Nearly 9,500 students to get first grant payment within weeks

Almost 9,500 college students are due to get their first grant payments within weeks through the new online application system.

But the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) organisation running the scheme is awaiting proof of income and other documents from over 38,000 students before their applications can be progressed.

SUSI was set up as a sub-unit of City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee for all new applicants as an alternative to seeking grants through the 66 councils and VECs.