Higher Education Grants
General Information
All information with regard to the Higher Education Grants Scheme (for students pursuing a Degree Level Course in a University or Institute of Technology) can be obtained from the Corporate Support Section which is located at the Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh and can be contacted by direct dial at (067) 44553 or (067) 44555 between hours 9.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.
New applications
Anyone wishing to apply for a Higher Education Grant should contact the Council by calling, writing or phoning the above mentioned address from late June early July. The scheme will be advertised in local newspapers at this time.
The Council will forward an application form, copy of the scheme and guidance notes to each applicant. The closing date for receipt of completed application forms will be clearly marked on each application. The Council undertakes to examine each application as soon as possible and where additional information or documentation is required; candidates will be so informed at an early date.
Grant Renewals
Existing grantholders will be written to in late July with a request to confirm income and dependant status. On receipt of this information the Council will make a provisional offer of grant renewal which will be accompanied by a request to confirm college acceptance.
Notification of grant award or refusal of Grants will issue to students as soon as a decision is made after all required information and documentation is submitted to the Council.
Payment of First Instalment Grant
Where all documentation and information has been submitted the first instalment of Grants will be paid to the applicant C/o. The College Bursar not later than the second week of October. In the case of remaining applicants payment will be made within 3 weeks of all documents/information being received.
Payment of second instalment of grant
The second instalment of the Higher Education Grant will be paid to the applicant C/o. The College Bursar during the first week of January.
Payment of third Instalment of Grant
Payment of the third instalment of Higher Education Grant will be made in early April.
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