Higher Education Grants

Sligo County Council assisted 357 students under the 2000 Higher Education Grants Scheme. There were 110 new applicants and 247 continuing students. The scheme is administered by the Council on behalf of the Department of Education and Science.

In 2001, the Department of Education and Science introduced a special maintenance grant payable to disadvantaged grant holders, targeted at those most in need. Sligo County Council allocated £33,346 to such grant holders in 2001.

A total of £743,732 was allocated in 2001 by Sligo County Council to students in maintenance and fees.