The Minister for Further and Higher Education TD Simon Harris today encourages students to take advantage of new student supports as it emerged only one in four of those eligible had applied for a €500 grant towards their contribution fee.
40,000 students are estimated to be eligible for the grant, however, the most recent figures suggest only 10,000 have applied.
Speaking today, Minister Harris said he wants to ensure that people are availing of supports which could make a big difference to them and their family.
