Students can earn more during summer without impacting grants

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris will seek Government approval to allow students to earn more over the summer break and ensure students do not lose eligibility for their grants. Picture: Conor Ó Mearáin 

Students will be able to earn up to €6,552 during the summer without impacting their student grants, under plans to be approved by Cabinet today.

Higher Education Minister Simon Harris will seek Government approval to allow students to earn more over the summer break and ensure students do not lose eligibility for their grants.