Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris is to announce a once-off Covid-19 payment scheme for third-level students.
The minister will also meet the presidents of all third-level institutions to discuss college life in 2021. Funding worth €50m will offer financial assistance to all EU full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students in recognition of the upheaval they have experienced due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
A spokesperson for Mr Harris said the scheme will ensure students who avail of the SUSI grant will receive a €250 top-up in their grant before Christmas.
Students who do not avail of the grant can reduce by €250 any outstanding contribution fee payment or receive a €250 credit note for their institution.