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

The application form, guidance notes and other information are available to view and download here.


How to Apply

County Dublin VEC operates the Student Grant Scheme 2011 for the award of grants for attendance at Post Leaving Certificate courses and Institutes of Technology and in certain circumstances for attendance at courses in Universities and other Third-Level Institutions in the UK and other EU member states to candidates who are eligible for the award of such grants in accordance with the terms of the Student Grant Scheme 2011.

Application forms and copies of the Scheme and relevant legislation and regulations can be downloaded or you can apply online from www.studentfinance.ie. You can also obtain them by post, or by calling in to County Dublin VEC, Student Grants Section, 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24. Tel. 4529647 . 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.

Due to the large volume of queries we receive at peak periods throughout the year, we are unfortunately not always able to answer each phone call/ email query straight away. On these occasions, this FAQ may be able to assist you. If the FAQ does not answer your query, please call in or phone our office at (01) 4529647 from 9.15am to 12.30pm Monday, Wednesday or Friday. PLEASE NOTE WE CURRENTLY DO NOT ACCEPT CALLS OR VISITORS TO THE PUBLIC OFFICE ON TUESDAYS OR THURSDAYS.

The latest date for receipt of completed applications for County Dublin VEC is 5.00pm, 27th January 2012