Each year DCU offer 5 ensuite study bedrooms free of charge and five at 50% discount in the on-campus student residences to students living outside the commuting distance of DCU. Such students are eligible to apply if their financial circumstances are such that it would be extremely difficult for them to take up their university place.

If successful, the scheme applies for the duration of the student's studies. To qualify for consideration students must fulfil the following criteria:

1. qualify to be admitted to DCU
2. live beyond commuting distance to DCU
3. parental income is such that it would prove financially prohibitive for the student to take up their college place.
4. attended a Secondary school in Ireland
5. completed an The Leaving Certificate Examination

The scheme is advertised in February to coincide with CAO applications. Students wishing to apply should contact the Access Service for applications or download the application form below. Students should also apply to Campus Residences in the normal way (link). All applications are treated confidentially and supporting financial documentation on parental income is required.

The application form is available online.

Please note that students may apply to our Access Schemes (link) and Subsidised On Campus Accommodation. However students will only be accepted onto one of these schemes and this will be finalised after the release of the applicant’s Leaving Certificate Results.

For further information contact:
Colette Keogh, Post Entry Project Officer
Tel: 00353 1 7008868 / Fax: 00353 1 7008604
E-mail: colette.keogh@dcu.ie