Financial Supports

Financial Aid Fund (FAF) provides a further source of funding for higher education students in addition to the (SUSI) Student Grant. Students who came through the HEAR or Access Entry Routes can apply for the HEAR/Access Fund. There is also a Means Tested Fund, and International Student Emergency Fund and an Emergency Hardship Fund (Irish and EU).

For more information on SUSI please see: www.susi.ie/ 

For more information about Financial Aid at University of Galway please see: http://www.universityofgalway.ie/financialaidfund/ 

Student Scholarships University of Galway offers various scholarships for students. Please check the website for scholarship eligibility, application, and dates: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/student-life/accommodation/financialsupports/scholarships/ 

The 1916 Bursary is a grant for first time entrants of an undergraduate programme, full or part time, with a household income that meets the criteria for the SUSI Special Rate of Maintenance Grant in the year ending 31 December, One of the priority groups the 1916 Bursary seeks to support is students with care experienced. Students can make the application only during their first year of their undergraduate programme. Please closely watch the website and your student email for opening and closing dates, The 1916 Bursary is not counted as income by SUSI. If a student receives a Tier 1 or Tier 2 bursary, they can receive it in the subsequent years of study. Applicants who are or were in the care of the state will be asked to upload a letter from TUSLA or official associated agency confirming the dates the applicant was in the care of State. For more information see: www.1916bursary.ie/