Students encouraged to apply for grant scheme as applications open for this year

Changes to the Susi grant introduced in Budget 2023 are due to take effect in September. Picture: Dan Linehan
Up to 50,000 undergraduates could receive support under the student grant scheme for the first time, according to the Minister for Further and Higher Education.
Simon Harris is encouraging students to apply for the student grant, with applications for the 2023/23 academic year now open.