SUSI Funding

What is the part-time fee scheme?

This is a scheme which provides fee contribution grants for students studying certain part-time undergraduate courses in Ireland and abroad.

Click here to download the list of approved SETU courses for 2026/27

Online applications for SUSI Funding for the 2026-2027 academic year are open (see ‘How to apply for the part-time fee scheme’ below).

You may qualify for the scheme if:

• You are currently studying an approved course, or are starting an approved course for the first time in 2026-2027, and
• Your course leads to a major award with a minimum average of 30 credits and a maximum average of 50 credits per academic year.

The fee contribution you get depends on how many credits you take during the year (see ‘How much will I get?’ below).

The part-time scheme only offers support with fees and is not a maintenance grant.

See information on the full-time Student Grant Scheme at https://www.susi.ie/

Who qualifies for the part-time fee scheme?

To qualify for the part-time fee scheme, you must meet the below conditions:

• Nationality condition
• Residence condition
• Means test
• Approved course of study
• Progression in education
• Maximum period of grant assistance
   

How to apply for the part-time fee scheme

Online applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are open. Applications usually close in early November.

To apply, you must create an account in the SUSI student portal and submit your application. Before completing the application form, take a look at the SUSI new application form guide.

Read more about how to apply for a student grant.

You can use SUSI’s online application tracker to get the most up-to-date information about your student grant application and confirm that your supporting documentation has been received.

Grant decision

Your application may be:

• Awarded - An award letter is sent to you offering you a grant and highlighting further steps you may need to take before your grant can be paid.
• Refused - A refusal letter is sent to you. This letter will also highlight the further steps you may take if you wish to review or appeal your grant decision.

If your appeal is turned down, and you feel that the conditions have not been interpreted correctly, you can make a further appeal.

Contact SUSI

If you have any questions or need help applying for the part-time fee scheme, contact the SUSI Support Desk, open Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.30pm (excluding public holidays).

Address: P.O. Box 869, Little Island, Cork
Tel: 0818 888 777 (Ireland), or (+353)1 524 2257 (calling from abroad)
Homepage: https://www.susi.ie/
Email: [email protected]