Income Thresholds for SUSI
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To determine eligibility for a SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) grant, your household's reckonable income and family circumstances are key factors. Here's a simplified overview:
1. Income Thresholds:
Your household's total gross income from the previous tax year is assessed against specific thresholds. These thresholds vary based on the number of dependent children in your family:
- No dependent children: €55,924
- 1 dependent child: €56,809
- 2 dependent children: €57,694
- 3 dependent children: €58,579
- 4 dependent children: €59,464
- 5 dependent children: €60,349
- 6 dependent children: €61,234
- 7 dependent children: €62,119
Note: For families with more than seven dependent children, an additional €885 is added for each extra child.
2. Family Circumstances:
- Dependent Students: If you're under 23 on 1 January of the year of entry to the course, you're considered dependent. Your parents' or legal guardians' income is included in the assessment.
- Mature Dependent Students: If you're 23 or over and living with your parents, you're considered a mature dependent student. Your income and your parents' income are assessed.
- Independent Mature Students: If you're 23 or over and living independently from your parents from 1 October of the year prior to your course start date, only your income (and that of your spouse or partner, if applicable) is assessed.
- Separated or Divorced Parents: If your parents are separated or divorced, only the income of the parent you live with is considered.
- Orphans: If you're an orphan, only your personal income is assessed.
For detailed information and to assess your eligibility, visit the SUSI website.