Student Assistance Fund

Special regard is given to students at third level who are or have been disadvantaged by life events. An emergency fund for such students in need is operated by the Student Assistance Fund Committee.

The Access Officer administers the ‘Student Assistance Fund’. This programme is in place with the cooperation and help of the Student Services Manager and the Institute Chaplain.

Each student who presents and makes a case for assistance is assessed on an individual and confidential basis and pending this assessment may qualify for financial help. This is to ensure in so far as possible that each student is enabled, on an equal footing, to participate in his or her third level education to his or her full potential.

Students wishing to avail of the fund should apply by completing the official application form. It is very important that all the relevant supporting documentation is also included, and returned to the Access Officer. Application forms are readily available from the Access Office or from the Student Union office.

The Student Assistance Fund is funded by the Department of Education and Science under the National Development Plan, with assistance from the European Social Fund.

For further information please contact:

Theresa Ryan

Access Officer

Tel: +353 (0)90 646 8123

Email: access@ait.ie

Fr Shay Casey

Chaplain

Tel: +353 (0)90 642 4428

Email scasey@ait.ie