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gov.ie - Minister Harris announces changes to the Student Grant Scheme for 2021 including changes to supports for post graduate students

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Minister Harris announces changes to the Student Grant Scheme for 2021 including changes to supports for post graduate students

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has today (Thursday) announced the opening of the Student Grant Scheme for renewal applications for the 2021/22 academic year, and highlighted a number of improvements for some of the most disadvantaged students.
Important changes are being made to the scheme this year including:
an increase in the postgraduate fee grant and an increase in the income threshold
a number of Department of Social Protection and other payments are to be included as income disregards in the student grant scheme ....

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gov.ie - Minister Harris announces roll-out of €300,000 in funding for Travellers in Higher Education

Minister Harris announces roll-out of â¬300,000 in funding for Travellers in Higher Education

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has today (Monday) announced the roll-out of â¬300,000 in funding to support students from the Traveller community.
The funding is aimed at Traveller progression to and retention in higher education during the COVID-19 pandemic. It can be used to support students with study spaces, health and social impacts, caring responsibilities or technology supports.
Speaking today, Minister Harris said:
âCOVID-19 has posed particular problems for Travellers participating in higher education.
âWhen I was appointed Minister, I met members of Traveller community who outlined the challenges they have in finding somewhere quiet to do their work or secure access to Wifi. ....

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