THIRD-LEVEL students can expect increased supports moving into the new academic year, following the announcement of a SUSI grant hike from September.
The announcement came from Fine Gael party leader Simon Harris, who confirmed an increase of up to €615 in the SUSI grant.
He also announced an increase in the 100 per cent student contribution threshold to €55,925, meaning no students under the threshold will have to pay a contribution.
Students will also be able to earn up to €7,925 outside term time without impacting their grant.
An income threshold increase from €25,000 to €26,000 was also announced for the special rate of maintenance grant, all of which is effective beginning the 2024/25 academic year.
Grant applications opened on April 4.
More information is available on SUSI.ie.
