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SUSI Funded Part-time & Flexible Courses
Government-funded grants and financial supports are available to students to help alleviate the cost of tuition, materials, and other study-related expenses.
The Irish Government has approved a part-time fee scheme for SUSI funding. For programmes to be eligible for this scheme, they must lead to an undergraduate major award, such as a Higher Certificate, Ordinary Degree or Honours Degree.
Also to note, SUSI offers funding to eligible students in approved full-time courses at postgraduate levels in Ireland in some cases, to students studying in the UK or EU. Those applying for a postgraduate course in ATU may be eligible for financial support.
SUSI Funded Part-Time Undergraduate Courses
Student Guide
What funding is available?
A fee contribution is available to eligible students based on the number of European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits undertaken by them during the academic year.
The fee contribution grant you are eligible for will not exceed the cost of the course. Please see examples below.
Example 1 – If you are undertaking 16 credits and your course costs €3,000, SUSI will pay your college €2,250 and you will pay the balance of €750 to your college.
Example 2 – If you are undertaking 16 credits and your course costs €1,400, SUSI will pay your college €1,400.
The table below shows the maximum funding available for eligible students.
| Number of Credits in Academic Year | Maximum Part-Time Undergraduate Fee Contribution |
|---|---|
| 5-9 ECTS | €750 |
| 10-14 ECTS | €1,500 |
| 15-19 ECTS | €2,250 |
| 20-24 ECTS | €3,000 |
| 25-29 ECTS | €3,750 |
| 30-34 ECTS | €4,500 |
| 35-39 ECTS | €5,250 |
| 40-44 ECTS | €6,000 |
| 45-49 ECTS | €6,750 |
| 50 ECTS | €7,500 |
How do I apply?
- Create your Account in your SUSI Student Portal
Before you start your application, you must create an account in your SUSI student portal.
- Submit your Application
Check our guide to completing the application form.
- Return Requested Documents
You may receive a letter with a checklist detailing documents required to finalise your application. Your Guide to Supporting Documents will explain what documents are accepted.
- Receive your Grant Decision
Your application may be:
Awarded – An award letter is issued to you offering you a grant and highlighting further steps you may need to take before your grant can be paid.
Refused – A refusal letter is issued to you. This letter will also highlight the further steps you may take if you wish to review or appeal your grant decision.
