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Studying at a Relevant Institution of Higher Education in the Republic of Ireland Starting a HE undergraduate course on or after 1 st September 2013 (with notes). Introduction. Applies only to students assessed through Student Finance NI Contribution Fee Maintenance Loans

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  1. Studying at a Relevant Institution of Higher Education in the Republic of IrelandStarting a HE undergraduate course on or after 1st September 2013(with notes)

  2. Introduction • Applies only to students assessed through Student Finance NI • Contribution Fee • Maintenance Loans • Maintenance Grants • Additional support

  3. Contribution Fees Policy for students starting from September 2013 • No tuition fees • Contribution fees • €3,000 in 2019/20 • Apply through SFNI • Not means tested • Contribution Fee Loan available • Repayable

  4. Maintenance Loan • Up to £4,840 if living away from home • Up to £3,750 if living at home • 25% of the loan is means tested • Remainder is not means tested • Apply through Student Finance NI • Loans are repayable

  5. Maintenance Grant • Up to £3,475 • The Maintenance Loan will be reduced when a Maintenance Grant is payable • Paid in three instalments • Means tested • Not repayable unless a reassessment is required

  6. Special Support Grant • Paid instead of Maintenance Grant for some students • Same amount as the Maintenance Grant • Does NOT reduce the Maintenance Loan amount • Means tested • Evidence will be required to determine eligibility

  7. Other Support Available • Help for students with children • Help for students who have a disability • Assessed through Student Finance NI • Specific queries should be directed to the student’s local Student Finance Office • www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

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