Increase in grants and drop in fees being considered to take pressure off third-level students

A number of significant changes to the student grants scheme on the cards, including increases in student grants which would see some people receive €1,279 more each year

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has indicated that he would like to see some reduction in student fees as part Budget 2023. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos

A 25% increase in student grants and a considerable reduction in third-level fees are among the measures being considered as part of the budget.

The Department of Higher Education has costed a number of significant changes to the student grants scheme, including increases in student grants which would see some people receive €1,279 more each year.