Can I get a grant for postgraduate study in Ireland or outside Ireland?

Financial assistance towards the cost of maintenance and fees for post-graduate study in respect of approved courses provided at approved 3rd level colleges/institutions in Ireland (both North and South) is available under the HEG and VEC Schemes. You may be eligible to receive grant assistance for more than one postgraduate qualification on condition that you are progressing to a further postgraduate course at a higher level which represents progression form the level at which the previous postgraduate qualification(s) was attained. Funding at postgraduate level is limited to a maximum of four years study in all.

If you do not qualify for a grant you may be eligible for tax relief at the standard rate of tax on fees paid. Section 21 of this year’s Finance Act provides for tax relief on fees for part-time and full-time postgraduate students in publicly funded colleges and private colleges in Ireland. Contact your local tax office for details.

There is no funding available in respect of postgraduate study outside of Ireland.

However, you may be eligible for tax relief on fees paid. Section 21 of this year’s Finance Act provides for tax relief on fees for part-time and full-time postgraduate students in publicly funded colleges in other EU Member States. Contact your local tax office for details.