Minister for Education and Kerry T.D. Norma Foley, welcomes confirmation of €253,764.00 in funding to assist students attending Munster Technological University (MTU) with the cost of living.
This one-off-funding will be provided through the Student Assistance Fund, which assists students with the costs of books and class materials, rent, childcare and transport, among other things.
In total €4.3 million is being made available and will be distributed to students through the Access Offices in publicly funded Higher Education Colleges.
Student Assistance Fund
Minister Foley said that the Student Assistance Fund is an invaluable resource for those third level students who may be struggling due to recent rises in the cost of living and will be made available to applicants in early 2023.
“I thank Minister Harris for confirming this funding which will provide further supports to students attending MTU and Higher Education Institutions throughout Ireland,” she concluded.
You can contact The Maine Valley Post on… Anyone in The Maine Valley Post catchment area who would like to send us news and captioned photographs for inclusion can send them to: jreidy@mainevalleypost.com Queries about advertising and any other matters regarding The Maine Valley Post can also be sent to that address or just ring: 087 23 59 467.
