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Financial Support

The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides financial support to students who are experiencing short or long-term financial difficulties while attending higher education. Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) on behalf of the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS).

Student Assistance Fund 2023-2024

For more information on Financial Supports available for the Campus you are attending see below.

Applications are open for students eligible for the scheme who have not yet applied for SAF in 2023/24.