The City of Dublin ETB is co-
funded by the
Government of
Ireland and the European Union.
Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants
Students attending full-time approved Courses in FET College Íde Finglas for the 2025/2026 academic session are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The grant is available to first time PLC students. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the students' bank account. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income.
Can I get a grant?
Yes, the PLC Maintenance Grant is available to eligible students. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents, guardians and candidate). The grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
For further information contact Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), Shelbourne Road, Dublin 4.
Payment is subject to a satisfactory participation, not a monthly attendance report. FET College Íde Finglas does not paticipate in the decision to determine eligibility to the receipt of payment.
Other Funding
- 1916 Bursary Fund
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/1916-bursary-fund
- Fund for Students with Disabilities
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/fund-for-students-with-disabilities
- Student Assistance Fund
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/student-assistance-fund
- Free Fees Initiative
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/course-fees
- Other bursaries and scholarships
https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/other-finance-bursaries-scholarships
Further funding information is also available at https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance
Notes
- Since 2009/10 students participating in BTEA are no longer eligable to qualify for receipt of PLC Grants.
- Students repeating a year are not eligable to receive a PLC grant even if they have received it in their first year. Students attending a 2nd PLC at the same level as their first year will also be ineligible to continue to receive a PLC grant.
