Student Grants

County Dublin VEC in conjunction with the Department of Education and Skills administers a means-tested Student Grant scheme that offers financial support to students attending universities, Institutes of technology and approved PLC colleges.

County Dublin VEC administers the Student Grant Scheme for the following course types, as presecribed for under the Student Grant Scheme 2011

  • Honours Degree and Post Graduate Courses at Universities in Ireland for students who have already obtained a Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree
  • Honours Degree and Post Graduate Courses at Institutes of Technology
  • Degree Courses in Universities in other EU Member States for students who have already obtained a Higher Certificate or Ordinary Degree
  • Higher Certificate and Ordinary Degree at Institutes of Technology.
  • Full-time approved courses at approved PLC Colleges

Please contact the student grants section for further details on 4529647

Opening Hours

Our opening hours (phones and public office) are currently 9.15am to 12.30pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Phone lines and public office are closed on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The latest date for receipt of completed applications for 2011/12 was 5.00pm, 27th January 2012. We will not be accepting any late applications.

Students are reminded that ALL outstanding documents must be submitted by Friday 30th March 2012. Failure to do so will result in your application being closed.

Important Changes for NEW student grant applications 2012/13