Student Financial Assistance Service

Student Assistance Fund

The Student Assistance Fund provides financial support to students who are experiencing short or long-term financial difficulties while attending higher education. It is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020.

Financial Survival at University

Cost of Living at University. Whether living at home or away from home, acquiring financial awareness is very much part of your development and can add to a positive university experience. Sample budgets. Budgeting is a life skill. By developing this skill now, you can develop a habit to stay with you throughout your life.

1916 Bursary Fund

Established by the Department of Education & Skills to support implementation of the National Plan for Equity of Access to Higher Education 2015-2019. Offered to undergraduates experiencing socio-economic disadvantage who are commencing third level education for the first time.

Remission of Fees

Information on Fee Waiver on Medical Grounds and Reduced Fees for First Year transfer students

Grants & Scholarships

Information/links are provided here on the above including, the SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) grant and scholarships within DCU.