Funding Of €250,000 To Help MTU Students Struggling Financially

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OVER €250,000 in funding will be allocated to assist MTU students struggling with the cost of living.

This one-off-funding of €253,764 will be provided through the Student Assistance Fund, which assists students with the costs of books and class materials, rent, childcare and transport, among other things.

In total €4.3 million is being made available and will be distributed to students through the Access Offices in publicly funded Higher Education Colleges.

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Minister for Education and Kerry T.D Norma Foley, has welcomed the confirmation of  funding saying: “The Student Assistance Fund is an invaluable resource for those third level students who may be struggling due to recent rises in the cost of living and will be made available to applicants in early 2023.”

“I thank Minister Harris for confirming this funding which will provide further supports to students attending MTU and Higher Education Institutions throughout Ireland,” added Minister Foley.

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