Arrangements for New Student Grant Applications for 2012/2013

A new ONLINE only grant applications system is being introduced for 2012.  All new applications will be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).  For information on how to apply and required documentation please log on to www.studentfinance.ie for details. 

If you are already in receipt of a grant

Students who are currently in receipt of a student grant and who are progressing to the next year of the same course will continue to be assessed and paid by their existing awarding authorities - ie the reelvant local authority or Vocational Education Committee.  If you are changing your course or progressing to a new course you will need to apply to the SUSI online system.

Higher Education Grants for academic year 2011/2012

The closing date for receipt of completed Higher Education Grant applications was 31st December, 2011.  Only applications where there has been a 'change of circumstances' will be accepted after this date.

Kildare County Council deals with Honours Level Degree Courses and Postgraduate Courses.  Kildare V.E.C. accepts applications for P.L.C. Certificate & Diploma (Ordinary Level Degree) Courses.  Part-time Courses or Courses in private colleges are not covered under the terms of the Department of Education Higher Education Grant Scheme.

Maintenance Payments for 3rd Instalment

The maintenance payments for the 3rd grant instalment will be paid to all colleges in mid April.

If you have any queries regarding Higher Education Grant Scheme you can contact us at 045 980202 or email heg@kildarecoco.ie

 TEM Initiative for County Kildare

For further information regarding the STEM initiative please click on the following link

http://www.science.ie/science-news/kildare-stem-initiative.html