STUDENT ASSISTANCE FUND 2015/2016
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The Student Assistance Fund is co-funded by Irish Government and European Union under the European
Social Fund Human Capital Investment Operational Programme 2014-2020 – ‘Investing in your Future’
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Online applications must be complete prior to submission of form SAF 2.1 and supporting documents.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Return your completed SAF 2.1 form and supporting documents to Room A101, St Patrick’s Campus,
Dublin City University, Dublin 9
Deadlines:
Online Application + Supplementary Application Form SAF 2.1
Monday 19th October @ 5.00pm
Please complete form and return to (after you have completed the online application form):
Room A101, St Patrick’s Campus, Dublin City University, Dublin 9 - Queries to: studentassistancefund@dcu.ie
To Be Completed By Student
Student Name:
Which categories of assistance are you applying for?
1. Rent
3. Books and College Supplies
5. Medical
Student Number:
(Max. of 2 Categories)*
2. Heat/Food/Living Expenses
4. Travel
6. Emergency
Notes:
 If there is a family breakdown or extenuating circumstances and you are under 23 and financially
independent, please advise this office.
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In the case of separation/divorce or a death of a parent/guardian and you are unable to provide income
details, please provide evidence of the situation. E.g. copy of separation papers, copy of death certificate.
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All students must submit supporting documents to supplement their online application.
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If you have not applied online, please do so before submitting this form
SAF 2.1
Supplementary Application Form
COMPULSORY
Occupation Spouse/Guardian 1/Parent 1
Amt per week/month/year?
Occupation Partner/Guardian 2/Parent 2
Amt per week/month/year?
Other Income
Amt per week/month/year?
No. of dependent children
No. of children in higher education
Section 1: Partner’s/Parent’s/Guardian’s/Spouse’s Income Details
Section 2: Student’s Annual Budget *
Income - 9 Months
SUSI
Scholarship/Bursary/Award, etc.
Allowance from parents/guardian
Allowance from partner/spouse
Lone Parents Allowance
Back to Education Allowance
Disability Allowance
Rent Allowance
Family Income Supplement
(€)
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
(€)
Carers Allowance
Health Board Payments
Charitable Support
Childcare Support
Maintenance Support
Income from Employment
Access Grant
Summer Work Savings
Other
Total Income
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
Academic Year - *Multiply monthly incomings x 9 or multiply weekly incomings x 36
(€)
Expenditure - 9 Months
Rent/Mortgage
Daily Transport to College
Transport at Weekends
Gas/Electricity/Oil
Groceries/Food
On/Off Campus Meals
Internet
Phone/Mobile
Medication
College Materials
College Books
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
Childcare
Car Tax
Car Insurance
Medical Insurance
Extra-Curricular Activity
TV Licence
Bin Charges
Water Charges
Other
Total Expenditure
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
€
Reason for applying
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SAF 2.1
Supplementary Application Form
Section 3: Supporting Documents
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Depending on what student category you are in will depend on what supporting documentation you
will need to submit.
If you have applied to SUSI, you do not need to provide proof of income for your family. If however
you are declined from SUSI at a later date, you will need to provide proof of income for your family.
Student Assistance Fund Documents Required
Students under 23 on the January 1st 2015
Supporting Documents
Choose one or more from A, B and C (for parents/guardians)
A. PAYE - P21 or P60 for 2014
B. Welfare - Social Welfare Statement for 2014
C. Self Employed - Notice of Assessment for 2014
Student that provides a letter for confirmation of Susi Grant are not required to submit any of the above
Grant Applicants
Copy of letter from SUSI confirming grant for 2015/2016
All Applicants
2 months bank statements (student)
Student’s over 23 on/before January 1st, 2015
Supporting Documents
Choose one or more from A, B and C (for student and/or partner)
A. PAYE - P21 or P60 for 2014
B. Welfare - Social Welfare Statement for 2014
C. Self Employed - Notice of Assessment for 2014
Student that provides a letter for confirmation of Susi Grant are not required to submit any of the above
Grant Applicants
Copy of letter from SUSI confirming grant for 2015/2016
All Applicants
2 months bank statements (student)
If your family income is over the threshold but changes have occurred in 2015, please provide evidence of the
following as well as the above.
Supporting Documents
Choose one or more from A, B and C
A. P45
B. Social Welfare Receipts
C. Last 3 months payslips
You may be required to provide further supporting documents at a later stage
SAF 2.1
Supplementary Application Form