It's for courses of 30 to 50 credits a year leading to a major award, so it suits people studying while they work. It only covers fees, not living costs.
Quick facts
- Pays
- €750 per 5 credits, up to €7,500
- Income limit
- Under €64,315 (fewer than 4 children)
- Course
- 30 to 50 credits a year, major award
- Maintenance
- None: fees only
- Not covered
- Part-time PLC and postgrad
- Apply
- SUSI, online
What it pays
Your contribution depends on credits: "5-9 €750 10-14 €1,500 15-19 €2,250 20-24 €3,000 25-29 €3,750 30-34 €4,500 35-39 €5,250 40-44 €6,000 45-49 €6,750 50 €7,500". SUSI pays your college directly.
"For example, if you are doing a course worth 16 credits which costs €3,000, SUSI will pay your college €2,250 and you will pay the balance of €750 to your college." "The scheme only offers support with fees and is not a maintenance grant."
Who qualifies
"Your course leads to a major award with a minimum average of 30 credits and a maximum average of 50 credits per academic year." It must be on SUSI's approved list, and a step up from any qualification you already hold. "Part-time PLC and postgraduate courses are not covered by the scheme."
You need to meet the nationality rules and have lived in Ireland, the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland for 3 of the last 5 years.
The income test
Household reckonable income must be under: "Less than 4 €64,315 4 to 7 €70,490 8 or more €76,410", by number of dependent children. It's gross income for 2025, for the 2026-27 year.
"For the part-time fee scheme, up to €8,830 of your earnings during the previous calendar year can be deducted from your reckonable income." "An income limit increase of €4,950 applies for each additional person attending a full-time course."
Applying
Apply online at susi.ie. The SUSI support desk is on 0818 888 777, weekdays 9am to 5.30pm. You can appeal a refusal.
Common questions
Can I get a SUSI grant for a part-time course?
Yes, a fee contribution under the part-time fee scheme, for approved part-time undergraduate courses of 30 to 50 credits a year.
How much is the SUSI part-time fee grant?
€750 for every 5 credits in the year, up to €7,500 for 50 credits. If the course costs less, SUSI pays the lower amount.
What is the income limit for the part-time fee scheme?
Reckonable income under €64,315 with fewer than 4 dependent children, €70,490 with 4 to 7, and €76,410 with 8 or more.
Does the part-time scheme cover postgraduate courses?
No. Part-time PLC and postgraduate courses are not covered.