Student Assistance Fund

The Third Level Access activity is funded by the Irish Government and part funded by the European Social Fund under the Human Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007-2013

The Student Assistance Fund is operated by Student Support & Development and funding is received from the Irish Government with assistance from the European Social Fund. It is aimed at tackling educational disadvantage by providing financial support to those who may require additional financial support to enable them to fully benefit from their third-level education.

The fund is open full-time to students with special consideration to undergraduate students with financial difficulties. Students will be required to produce financial information to support their application for assistance. The Student Assistance fund cannot be used for exam or University fee purposes.

2012/2013 Student Assistance Fund

Semester 2 Deadline: Tuesday 12th February @ 5.00pm

New Applicants - Semester 2: Application Form & Guidelines

Renewal Applicants - 2nd Round Request Form

Queries - There is a Student Assistance Fund Advisory Panel who can clarify, advise and guide you with any aspect of applying to the SAF or completing the SAF application form. Please feel free to contact any advisor before you submit an application. New applications can also be left at the following offices: Student Advice Centre, Inter Faith Centre or Students Union Welfare Office.

Student Assistance Fund Advisors

Deirdre Moloney - Student Advice Centre, Henry Grattan Building Tel: 01 700 6281

Email: studentassistancefund@dcu.ie

Fr. Joe Jones - Inter Faith Centre Tel: 01 700 5286

Email: joe.jones@dcu.ie

Sr. Susan Jones - Inter Faith Centre Tel: 01 700 5977

Email: susan.jones@dcu.ie

Neil Collins, Welfare Office, Students Union, The Hub Tel: 01 700 5652

Email: welfare@dcusu.ie

Paul Smith, Equality Office, CG67, Henry Grattan Building Tel: 01 700 6300

Email: paul.smith@dcu.ie

As part of the application process, you will be required to calculate a projected budget for the academic year. Please see sample budget to assist you in calculating your budget.

Sample Projected Income & Expenditure Budget

The Student Advice Centre can also advise students on other forms of funding, grants and loans - Email student.support@dcu.ie for more details.