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.

2011/2012 Student Assistance Fund - The fund is now closed for Semester 2

For extenuating circumstances or emergencies, please contact Deirdre Moloney to arrange a meeting. 

Deirdre Moloney, Student Advice Centre, tel 7006281 or email deirdre.moloney@dcu.ie

New Applicants - Application Form & Guidelines

2nd Round Applicants - Application Form

The Student Assistance fund cannot be used for exam or University fee purposes.

The Fund Administrator can also advise students on other forms of funding, grants and loans.