Covid-19 the main driver as extra 2,600 students seek Susi grants

More than 72,000 Susi applications have already been processed and more are expected in the coming weeks.

An extra 2,600 students have so far sought financial assistance for college this year as Covid-19 pushes up application numbers.

More than 89,000 applications have been received to date for this year’s Susi grant, Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has confirmed.