Tuition Fees

Tuition fees at CIT are covered by the terms of a government scheme under which the State pays the tuition fees of full-time, non-repeat undergraduate students (from Ireland and the EU) who are not graduates. Accordingly, no tuition fees are payable, except by certain categories of students such as Non-EU students, students taking a second undergraduate course or those taking a year of a course for the second time. Details of tuition fees payable are available from the Accounts Office, CIT.

Student Services, Registration and Examination Fees

An annual fee*, set by the government for student services, registration and examinations is payable to the Institute. For students who have been notified that they have been awarded a TLT Grant, Higher Education Grant or VEC Scholarship, the fee is paid on their behalf by the grant authority. Other full time students must pay the fee by a specified date, of which they will be notified.

* (The fee for 2012/2013 is €2,250)

Student Grants

If you are planning to progress to full-time further education or undergraduate higher education in Ireland for the first time and you meet certain nationality and residency requirements, you should be eligible to have course fees paid on your behalf by the State.

Prospective students are strongly recommended to check the website www.studentfinance.ie. This is an official Higher Education Authority site which gives very detailed information and advice on the full range of financial supports for students, including grants.

NEW GRANT APPLICATIONS 2012/13


A new grant applications system has been introduced for 2012.

All NEW applications will be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through http://www.studentfinance.ie. The SUSI online application system is now open.

Remember, it is NOT necessary to have received an offer of a college place or be enrolled in college in order to apply online.

Students who are already in receipt of a grant and who are progressing to the next year of the same course will continue to be assessed by their existing awarding authorities.

Payment Schedule 
Students who applied through SUSI and current students in Level 6 & Level 7 Courses will be paid in monthly installments in arrears. The grant payments will be paid directly into the student’s bank account on the following dates: Please note that existing Level 8 Honours Degree students will continue to be paid by their Local Authority and should contact them directly for the payment dates.

Please note that payments are based on attendance in class therefore if you are absent due to illness, medical certs should be given to your course coordinator to avoid any deductions in your grant.

Higher Education Grants (HEG) and Vocational Education Committee (VEC) Scholarship Schemes.

These schemes are applicable to honours degree (Level 8) and Postgraduate (Level 9 and 10) courses. Students are paid in three equal instalments by cheque or directly into their bank account by their awarding body. Upon receipt of their grant award students must present their award letter from their local authority to the CIT Grants office.

Payment Dates for Higher Education / Scholarship Grant 2012/2013

The payments are made 3 times during the academic year, approx. Oct/Nov for the 1st instalment, Dec/Jan for the 2nd instalment and Mar/Apr for the 3rd instalment (please check with your local authority for their payment methods).

Student Contribution Refund

If you are awarded a VEC Scholarship or Higher Education Grant and you have already paid the student contribution (€2,250) you must complete a refund form in the CIT accounts office and the fees will be refunded to your account.

Please click here to download a refund form.
 

*More information is available from the Access Office

Enquiries

Applicants seeking further information concerning Grants or Scholarships in CIT should contact: