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Donegal student grant rises to
€3,420
03.07.07
Donegal students will
be among 56,000 third level students throughout the
country who are in line for a 10% rise in their
college grants.
Donegal North East T.D., Deputy Niall Blaney said
the rise in the further and higher education grants
would help ease the burden for cash-strapped college
students.
“The increase announced by Education Minister, Mary
Hanafin, will mean a rise in the maximum rate of
ordinary grant to €3,420 for 2007/2008," he said.
“Students who qualify will also have the student
service charge paid on their behalf.”
Meanwhile, more than 12,500 students in receipt of
the special rate of maintenance grant will benefit
from an increase of more than 14%, bringing the
maximum rate to €6,690.
Deputy Blaney added: “As it stands, many young
people have to work their way through college. This
can be a very worthwhile experience for most
students but some find that the pressure to finance
their college costs overshadows their third level
learning experience.
“This increase will go some way towards lessening
that burden for those who are most in need of
assistance." |
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