Student Assistance Fund - To Apply

Please note - Applications are currently closed  

Before You Apply

In order for your application to be processed as quickly as possible and to avoid unnecessary time consuming, it is advisable to read the information on this fund including REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION.  

Please note students in receipt of a SUSI grant, Back to Education Allowance or means tested Social Welfare payment are not required to answer all questions.  After you have answered yes to one of these three options, you will be brought directly to 'Upload documents'.  

Accessing the system

Students who applied for the SAF since the academic year 2020/2021 via the SAF application Portal, do not have to obtain their access code again.  Log in using the ‘Sign in’ button on the top right-hand corner of the Portal webpage.  Do not log into your Profile.  Click on Student Assistance Fund on the top.

Students who have not previously applied to the SAF since 2020/2021 via the SAF application Portal, will be required to go through the validation process below to register and gain access - This as noted below includes requesting an access code.  Do not log into your profile.

• Click on the hyperlink Request Access to begin the process.
• Enter your DCU email (lower case only).
• Enter your DCU Student ID number - First Years use only last five digits (e.g.  52640).  All other students use all eight digits (No letter beforehand).
• Click the button ‘Request Access Code’ to retrieve your unique code.
• When your Invitation code appears, click on the ‘Copy Invitation Code’ button to copy your code.
• Click on the word ‘link’ on the ‘Request Access’ page to activate your invitation Code.
• Paste the copied code into the Invitation Code box and click Register.
• You will then be prompted to sign in using the AZURE button.
• Enter your DCU Email and password.
• If you are using a Laptop, when you have logged on, your name will appear in the top right-hand corner of the Portal.  You will also see a link to the Student Assistance Fund in the header section.  Click the ‘Student Assistance Fund’ tab to make an application.
• If you are using a mobile device, once logged in you will see 3 parallel lines in the top right-hand corner of your screen. Click on the lines to retrieve the ‘Student Assistance Fund’ tab.
• Once your application is completed, click on ‘Save’ – this will allow you to make any changes at a later date (prior to the closing date).  Once you are satisfied that your application is complete, ensure you click on the ‘Submit’ button.  

To access your application again, please note you only need to sign in (top right-hand corner).