The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is funded by the Irish Government and part funded by the European Social Fund (ESF). OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF THE FUND The objective of the Fund is to provide financial support to full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students in need of such support. The fund is intended to support students whose participation in higher education would otherwise be at risk as a direct result of financial difficulties. The fund is designed to support students from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds with on-going needs for financial support. The fund also supports students who are experiencing difficulty in meeting the day-to-day expenses associated with attending college, or who encounter unforeseen circumstances resulting in short or longer-term financial difficulties, (e.g., family difficulties, bereavement, accidents or health problems). WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY TO THE FUND? Application to the fund is open to full time registered students on courses of not less than one year’s duration leading to an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification. THE FUND IS NOT OPEN TO THE FOLLOWING: • Students on part-time courses. • Students on full-time courses that do not lead to an undergraduate qualification, such as Foundation or Access courses. • International students are not eligible for the SAF and are advised to contact the International Office if in need of financial support. • Non UL Erasmus students are not eligible for the Student Assistance Fund and are advised to contact their own institution if in need of financial support. • Students who are supported through the Access Office i.e. students who have entered UL through the HEAR entry route or the Access to University Course should contact [email protected] Application forms are available online https://ulworkflow.ul.ie/StudentAffairs/StudentAssistanceFund/ Documentation supporting a student’s application will be required. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 4.00pm Thursday 4th December 2014.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Sep 2014 11:34:51 +0000
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