Increase in 'top up' maintenance grant for students

The Department of Education has announced a 22.5% increase in the 'top up' maintenance grant for 12,500 students.

Increase in 'top up' maintenance grant for students

The Department of Education has announced a 22.5% increase in the 'top up' maintenance grant for 12,500 students.

Those qualifying for the grant will now receive €5,970 in assistance during the 2006/07 academic year. The annual income threshold to qualify for the top-up grant is also being increased by 7.2% to €16,748.

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