Who is Eligible to apply?
Students who are currently registered at MIC on a full-time course of at least one year’s duration are eligible to apply and who are experiencing significant financial difficulty.
What documentation do I need to provide?
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If you are eligible for a grant (includes part payment of the Student Contribution Charge), you must provide a letter/email from SUSI/Local Authority confirming that you have been approved for a grant.
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If you are NOT in receipt of a grant, you must provide evidence of household income for
2014. This must be one of the following:
-P21
-Notice of Assessment
-Social Welfare Statement
-Birth certificate(s) for all children who are financially dependent on you (if applicable)
What is a P21?
A P21 is a statement of total income, tax credit and tax paid for a particular year.
Can I Submit a P60 instead of a P21?
No, a P60 shows total earnings from one employer only and does not take into account of additional income, such as another job or a spouse’s income.
What is a Notice of Assessment?
A Notice of Assessment is provided by the Revenue department to people who are self-employed
I am a mature student do I provide the same documentation?
Yes, mature students (over 23 on year of entry) will be assessed based on their own household income. To be assessed on their own income, mature students must provide proof that they are living independently (i.e. utility bill in own name).
I am a mature student, but live with my parents?
Mature students who are living with their parents/guardians will be assessed on the household income of their parents/guardians.
I’m waiting on Revenue to provide a P21/Notice of Assessment. Can I submit this after the closing date if I don’t receive them in time?
No, supporting documentation will not be accepted after the closing date

What can I receive financial assistance with?
Assistance may be provided for the following:
-Rent (private accommodation rented specifically for coming to college)
-Travel related to college
-Books and college supplies
-Utilities in connection with rented accommodation (heating, lighting and internet receipts)
-Childcare
What Receipts do I need to provide?
Original Receipts must be provided for any expenditure that you are applying for assistance with.
Receipts must be dated after 1 st September in the current academic year.
Credit/debit card transactions are not accepted.
Please see table below on the type of receipts that MIC accepts:
Category
Rent
What is required
Official RENT Book or Letter from landlord which must state address of property, confirming monthly rent and amount paid to date with a
Essential Travel
Books & Class Materials
Living Expenses
Child Care
Medical Costs copy of the lease agreement attached. The letter must also be signed and dated by the landlord/Agent
Rail & bus tickets, petrol/diesel receipts.
Car tax, insurance or repairs NOT ACCEPTED
Receipts for college books with a book list. College materials, printing etc
Heating & lighting bills ( must correspond with rental address), Food receipts
Receipt/detailed letter from child-minder, crèche.
Doctors & hospital receipts or emergency dental receipt’s
Emergency/other Eligible
Costs
Please give details:
Please use the specific Student Assistance Fund envelopes when submitting the signed
Declaration/Receipts.
Envelopes are available from the Student Union and Access Office.
I am not renting a house, but I have a mortgage to pay. Can I claim this instead of rent?
No, the focus of support is on an additional expense incurred as a result of attendance at college.
Are there closing dates?
Yes, see table below for Application Timeline

1
6
9 st th th
October
November
November
SAF on-line application available on the Student Portal
Completed applications must be submitted by this date
To ensure prompt payment students are advised to register their bank account details in the Student Portal
Final date to submit supporting documentation & receipts to the Access Office, room G01 Foundation Building
Please use the specific Student Assistance Fund envelopes when submitting the signed Declaration/Receipts.
Envelopes are available from the Student Union and Access
Office.
Early December Applicants notified of outcome of their SAF application
How will I be notified of the outcome of my application?
All correspondence in relation to the SAF will be sent to your official MIC email address.
How is payment made to students who are eligible for financial assistance?
If eligible for funding, payment will be made by electronic transfer into the students own bank account.
I do not have a bank account, how will I be paid?
If you do not have a bank account, you should set one up immediately.
My application was successful last year, so will I need to provide a new application?
Yes, as it is a new academic year,
I have been made ineligible for the SAF. How do I appeal?
Students who are ineligible for funding may appeal the decision in writing to the Vice-President
(Academic Affairs) whose decision will be final.