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Students can earn more without affecting SUSI grant (RTE.ie)

Third-level students availing of the the Student Grant Scheme will be able to earn more money over summer without losing eligibility for the grant next ...

It’s also good for businesses around the country which are struggling to get staff," Mr Varadkar said. Mr Harris has also outlined his intention to make further changes to the scheme over the course of a number of Budgets. "Businesses have also highlighted the shortage in students willing to work over the summer, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sector," Simon Harris said.

Students say being allowed to earn €2000 on SUSI grant won't solve ... (Irish Mirror)

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris has announced plans which will allow students receiving funds from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) to earn ...

“Businesses have also highlighted the shortage in students willing to work over the summer, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sector. Students can now earn up to €6,552 in wages outside of the academic semester while still retaining their grant. The maintenance grant that some students on SUSI can avail of is also set to be raised by an additional €200.

Students Able To Earn More Money Without Affecting SUSI Grant (TodayFM)

Students are able to earn more from summer jobs without losing eligibility for the SUSI grant under plans that were approved by Cabinet this morning.

The holiday earnings disregard will increase from €4,500 to €6,552. Students are able to earn more from summer jobs without losing eligibility for the SUSI grant under plans that were approved by Cabinet this morning. Students are able to earn more from summer jobs without losing eligibility for the SUSI grant under...

Student grant move welcomed but means test change needed ... (Offaly Independent)

Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley is welcoming the changes just announced to the earning disregard for students to qualify for SUSI grants (Student Universal ...

Students from low and middle income households and those in rural areas may face barriers," he warned. He added that no allowances are made for essential outgoings such as mortgage repayments and unavoidable travel costs to work etc, unlike the assessment for medical cards. The income disregard is now €6,500.

Rising costs may make third level education impossible for some ... (Leinster Express)

Recent changes to the SUSI grants do not go far enough as many third level students in rural areas in Laois and Offaly face huge financial challenges, Laois TD ...

Local News Students from low and middle income households and those in rural areas may face barriers.” Also, no allowances are made for essential outgoings such as mortgage repayments and unavoidable travel costs to work etc, unlike the assessment for medical cards.”

More needs to be done for third level students in Laois says local TD (Laois Nationalist)

By Joe Barrett Local Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he welcomes the changes to the earning disregard for students qualifying for the Student Universal ...

Also, no allowances are made for essential outgoings such as mortgage repayments and unavoidable travel costs to work etc, unlike the assessment for medical cards.” Students from low-and middle-income households and those in rural areas may face barriers. The income disregard is now €6,500.