Can I apply to the SAF at any time in the academic year?

    There is currently no closing date for applying to the SAF, however, as there is a limited amount of money in the Fund you should make your application as soon as possible after the start of the academic year. Once you start, you must complete your application within 4 weeks. You can also apply to the SAF more than once in the academic year. As soon as the Fund has been distributed in full, no further awards can be made, regardless of eligibility.

    I do not have a bank account, how will I be paid if my application is successful?

    Payment will only be made my EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) to your bank account. If you do not have a bank account, please set up a bank account immediately and register your bank details. Please see the Step 4 Register your Bank Details section for more information. Normally student bank accounts do not incur fees.

    I submitted my documents online but haven’t received any follow up email. What should I do?

    You should have received a confirmation email immediately upon submitting your documentation. To check for this, first, make sure that you are checking your official @mumail.ie or @spcm.ie email address. Then check your spam folder in case the email was misdirected there. If you cannot locate the email please contact [email protected]. 

    I completed the online application form and met with the Student Budgeting Advisor but I haven’t received any follow up email. What should I do?

    You should have received a confirmation email immediately upon submitting your online form. If you have not received this email, it is likely that you entered your email address incorrectly or it may have been misdirected to your spam folder. If you cannot locate the confirmation email you can contact [email protected] to follow up on your application. You may have to fill out the online form again.

    I accidentally entered the wrong Maynooth University email address when filling out the online application form. How do I change this?

    If you have not received a confirmation email, it is likely that you entered your email address incorrectly or it may have been misdirected to your spam folder. If you cannot locate the confirmation email you can contact [email protected] to follow up on your application. You may have to fill out the online form again.

    I entered a personal email address when filling out the online application form? Will the notification email be sent to this email address?

    When you complete the online form, a confirmation email is sent immediately to the email address you provided in the form. If you are recommended to apply to the SAF, all correspondence will be sent to your official @mumail.ie or @spcm.ie email address.

    I applied to the SAF. Can I get my confidential documents back?

    You will be asked to scan and upload your supporting financial documents so this will not arise as you will have the originals. You should be careful when scanning your confidential documents and be sure not to leave soft copies on any public computers you have used for scanning.

    Please see the Confidentiality and Sharing of your Data section for our confidentiality/data protection assurance on how we handle all your application information.

    I am under 23 but am unable to provide financial documentation for my parents/ guardians. Can I be assessed on my own income?

    If you are experiencing difficulty with the documentation requirements for SAF, you should contact [email protected] to discuss this confidentially. Every effort will be made to be as flexible as possible where there are exceptional circumstances leading to significant financial hardship. 

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