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Instagram Reel 1 - What you need to apply to SUSI
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Going to college can be expensive – there are fees, laptop, equipment, travel, accommodation to consider – however, there are a range of schemes to help you with the cost. The main one is the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI).
You apply online through susi.ie. You will need your
- ppsn
- email address
- phone number
Check out www.crosscareyouthinfo.ie for more information about money for college.
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Instagram Reel 2 - Tips for applying to SUSI
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Going to college can be expensive however, there are a range of schemes to help you with the cost. The main one is the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI).
You apply online through susi.ie.
Here are some tips!
- No need to know what course before you start SUSI application
- Save your application as you go along
- Apply early
- Keep checking your emails
- Include application (W) number in all correspondence
- Send documents before deadline date on request letter.
Check out www.crosscareyouthinfo.ie for more information about money for college.
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Instagram Post 1 - Financial supports for college
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Going to college can be expensive – there are fees, laptop, equipment, travel, accommodation to consider – however, there are a range of schemes to help you with the cost. The main one is the Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) but there are other financial supports available too.
Check out www.crosscareyouthinfo.ie for more information about money for college.
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Instagram Post 2 - Beginner's guide to SUSI
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Student Grant Scheme (SUSI) is the main college grant available to students going to college.
- Who can get a SUSI grant?
- When and how to apply for SUSI grants
- How does the Means Test work?
- I think we are over the income limit for the full grant?
- Can I apply without my parents’ income?
- How much do I get?
- What happens next?
- Appealing your grant decision
Check out www.crosscareyouthinfo.ie for more information about money for college.
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Instagram - Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Images are listed numerically, where a and b etc. exist use both/all images in 1 post eg. Q&A 3a and Q&A 3b are two images for one post.
Support:
If you have any questions about applying for a grant or other financial support to go to college, you can chat online to a trained Youth Information Officer or leave us a message and we can get back to you.