DONEGAL Senator Nikki Bradley has urged eligible students in the county to apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) now that applications for the 2025/26 academic year are open.
Senator Bradley said the significant rise in grant thresholds means more students will now qualify for financial support.
“The increase in student maintenance grants are a step forward for students and families in Donegal and across the country,” she said.
“Ensuring we remove any barriers to education has always been a key priority for Fine Gael.
“I’m delighted that more students in Donegal will now be able to benefit from financial support.
“Fine Gael is committed to cutting the cost of education and alleviating financial pressures, allowing students to focus on their studies rather than any undue financial stress.”
This year, more families will qualify for student financial support as the income threshold has been raised to €115,000. The special rate of the grant has also increased from €26,200 to €27,400, reflecting changes in social welfare rates.
Students can now earn more during holiday periods without impacting their grant eligibility, thanks to an increase in the allowable income deduction to €8,424.
Additionally, the scheme has been expanded to include students with specific immigration statuses, including those covered by the Regularisation Scheme.
Senator Bradley, pictured below, is encouraging all eligible students across Donegal to apply now.
“If you qualify, don’t hesitate to visit the SUSI website at www.susi.ie,” she said.
“Fine Gael believes in making major investments in our higher education system and we will help to ensure that every student in Donegal has a meaningful opportunity to learn and get the qualification they want.”
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