SUSI is Ireland’s national student grant authority and provides financial support to eligible students on approved full-time further and higher education courses in Ireland and, in some cases, abroad. Supports may include tuition fees, a maintenance grant, or both.
SUSI also provides access supports for students with disabilities, including a dedicated Access Officer and Irish Sign Language interpreting services.

Find out more on the detailed page or visit www.susi.ie.

A range of bursaries are available to support students who may face financial barriers to participation in higher education. These include:

• The Disabled Student Accommodation Bursary for eligible students in Trinity accommodation
• The 1916 Bursary for students from under-represented groups, including disabled students
• External bursaries such as NCBI, St Vincent de Paul, and TUSLA supports

Some students may be eligible for income supports from the Department of Social Protection, including:

• Disability Allowance
• Back to Education Allowance
• Associated supports such as Free Travel

These payments can be compatible with study, subject to eligibility and conditions. See Citizens Information for more details.

If you experience short-term or ongoing financial difficulty during your studies, you may be able to apply for:

• The Student Assistance Fund (SAF)
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
• Students’ Union supports, including
  • childcare grants
  • laptop loans
  • short-term loans

Disabled students registered with the Disability Service may be eligible for additional supports funded through the Fund for Students with Disabilities (FSD). These supports are identified through the Needs Assessment process and may include assistive technology, specialist supports, or transport assistance.

Students do not apply directly for FSD; funding is administered through the Disability Service.

More information is available on the detailed page.