It’s no secret that college is expensive, if you are experiencing financial difficulty check out the below resources. Reach out to the welfare officer if you're stuck.
Short-term, interest-free Welfare Loan of up to €100.
Childcare Assistance Fund.
SU Placement Bursary.
For more information email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit https://www.tcdsu.org/welfare.
You can apply for this grant online at www.grantsonline.ie. Check susi.ie or studentfinance.ie for eligibility information. Although the priority deadline was July 9th, applications are still being accepted until November.
These funds are set aside for students in financial need. Allowances are allocated on a case-by-case basis. TAP/HEAR students should contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Non-TAP/HEAR students should contact their tutor or the Undergraduate Student Support Officer Helen Richardson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
There are a number of Benefactions/Bursaries/Prizes which you may be eligible to apply for. A list of these along with the criteria you must meet in order to apply can be found on https://www.tcd.ie/seniortutor/.
The Sports Centre levy can sometimes be waived for students in financial difficulty. You can apply to have the levy waived by filling out the form here: http://bit.ly/2qyOAYH
If you are eligible, the sports centre charge will be reimbursed, although this may take a number of weeks to come through.
