SUSI: The support many students overlook
When people hear the word ‘grant’, they often assume they will not qualify.
In reality, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) supports a wide range of students across undergraduate, postgraduate and PLC courses. SUSI provides maintenance grants to help with living costs and fee grants to help with tuition and student contribution costs for eligible students.
A SUSI grant could help fund your:
Apply now. You might be entitled to more support than you think.
SUSI grant
Save hundreds with student travel discounts
If you're regularly commuting to lectures, a Student Leap Card could cut your costs.
Eligible students can get reduced public transport fares on Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Luas, DART and Irish Rail. It could save you hundreds of euro over the academic year.
Real example
If you spend €25 a week commuting and save even €10 a week through student fares:
€10 × 30 teaching weeks = €300 saved
Free and discounted streaming services
Lots of students pay full price without realising there are cheaper options. Student plans are often available on:
Music subscriptions
Streaming platforms
Learning subscriptions
Creative software
Several providers offer discounted student memberships that can significantly cut monthly costs. Even saving €5 a month adds up to €60 a year.
Student experiences that cost less
You can also unlock discounts on:
Cinema tickets
Theatre shows
Museums and attractions
Travel experiences
Restaurants and cafés
Many venues across Ireland offer reduced student admission rates with a valid student ID.
Remember
Check if you qualify for:
Because the most valuable student supports can help your budget go further.
The Student Assistance Fund (SAF)
The Student Assistance Fund provides financial support to students having financial difficulties at college. It can help you with expenses including rent, utility bills, food, travel, childcare books and medical costs. hea.ie
It can also help if you face unexpected expenses during the academic year. For example:
The fund is designed to support students in addition to any SUSI support they may already receive. If you're struggling financially, it's worth contacting your college's student services or access office.
Student discounts on tech
Many technology brands offer dedicated student pricing.
Apple offers education pricing on devices including MacBooks and iPads for eligible college students, along with discounts on selected accessories and services. apple.com
Many students can also get discounts through:
You can find many of these discounts through UNiDAYS and Student Beans.
UNiDAYS and Student Beans
If you do not already have these, get them.
UNiDAYS gives verified students access to discounts across hundreds of brands spanning fashion, food, travel, lifestyle and technology.
Student Beans offers similar student savings opportunities across major retailers and online brands.
Before buying anything online, find out if there is a student discount for it.
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How much could you save?
Let's look at an academic year:
Student Leap Card savings: €300
Student laptop discount: €150
UNiDAYS savings throughout the year: €100
Streaming discounts: €60
Student cinema and events discounts: €90
Total potential benefit: €700+