Don't miss the SUSI grant deadline - urges Laois representive

Families and students in Laois are being urged to apply for SUSI grant before the closing date in early November.

Laois/Offaly Fine Gael TD, Charlie Flanagan made the appeal to make sure they benefit from the cost of living measures announced this month in Budget 2024.

“SUSI grants can make a huge difference to families of young students going to college.

“That’s why in the Budget this month Fine Gael Minister Simon Harris announced a package of measures students would benefit from including significant increases in student grants this year and the next, for all students who are eligible and in full time undergraduate degrees," he said.

Dep Flanagan said the cost of going to college for many is too high and with Budget 2024 families and students are getting money back in their pockets through:

·         cuts to the student contribution fee for undergraduate students

·         significant increases in student grants

·         increased and extended renters’ tax credit

·         extended public transport fare discounts for young people

“I am calling on all who are eligible to get their SUSI application done before the closing date on Thursday 2nd November. There is so much for those who are eligible to benefit from and I want them to avoid having to request a late application form from SUSI after the closing date.

He asked people to go to www.susi.ie to complete the application form and if people have any questions they should contact his office.