All new student Maintenance/Fee Grant applications will be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through their website at
www.susi.ie (see also
www.studentfinance.ie).
Applications for those entering Higher Education in 2026 will open when the 2026 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.
See
www.studentfinance.ie and
www.susi.ie for information on grants. Applicants who wish to apply for a Maintenance/Fee Grant should first check their eligibility at
www.studentfinance.ie.
Please see the
SUSI web site for information on
courses offered through CAO that are eligible for funding.
If you wish to apply for a grant, you may indicate this on your CAO online application. CAO will then provide your Identification, Contact and Offer/Acceptance details to the grant authority (SUSI).
Other than providing these details to the grant authority, CAO plays no role in processing grant applications.