Undergraduate EU

COVID Student Support Fund

Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science, Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills & Further Education, Niall Collins, TD have announced a once off Covid-19 emergency grant/allowance of €250.00 for third-level students - https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/e4955-ministers-harris-and-collins-launch-50-million-once-off-covid-19-payment-scheme/

All full-time EU (European Union) Undergraduate & Postgraduate students registered as such on the Student Records System as at 1st November, 2020 in a publicly funded Higher Education Institute are eligible for the payment. If you are eligible, there is no requirement for you to apply for the payment, you will receive an email from the University Fees & Grants Office once the credit note has been processed onto your student fee account.

Students who avail of SUSI supports will receive a €250.00 top-up in their Grant payment before Christmas - https://susi.ie/covid-19-once-off-emergency-grant/.
Student who do not receive SUSI supports will be contacted by Maynooth University Fees & Grants Office with details of how you will receive your €250.00 credit note.

COVID Student Support Fund - Frequently Asked Questions

COVID Student Support Fund FAQs 10.12.20

DFHERIS Press release 17/12/20

What are the Undergraduate EU fees for the 2020/21 Academic years?

2020.21 Undergraduate Fees List (Irish & EU) (26.2.20)

Please note that during the registration process, full fee liability will appear i.e. tuition fee + student contribution + student levy - please pay the fee that is relevant to your own registration i.e

if you are entitled to the Exchequer free tuition fees and no SUSI funding, you are liable to pay your student levy + 50% of the full student contribution fee;
if you are entitled to the Exchequer free tuition fees and are entitled SUSI funding, you are liable to pay your student levy + submit your SUSI application number;
if you are repeating a year and do not qualify for the Exchequer free fees, you are liable to pay your student levy + student contribution + 50% tuition fee.

Please note that the Exchequer free fees are uploaded onto all UG accounts post registration of all University students i.e. usually November.

2020/21 Undergraduate Student Levy & Payment

The student levy for the 2020/21 Academic year is €150.00. This fee is NOT covered by any grant and MUST be paid in full by all Undergraduate students.

Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, once you are aware of your 8 digit student number and password. Go to the Fees & Grants Option section - choose Online Fee Payment from the drop down menu. Please note that all new incoming students will be issued with same prior to the completion of registration. All current students will have received same in their first year of registration with the University. Online payments will go immediately to your student fee account.
Fees can paid through the bank - please note that it can take 3-5 days for a payment to show up on the University Bank account. Our bank details are as follows -https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/undergraduate/student-fee-bank-account-details.
Please note that in all cases unless the correct 8 digit Student number and your name is supplied, the student account will not be credited.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS.

2020/21 Student Contribution & Payment

The Undergraduate student contribution for the 2020/21 Academic year is €3,000.00. The Undergraduate Student Contribution can be paid in two instalments - the first is due before the completion of registration and the second instalment is due by the 31st January, 2021.

Fees can be paid online through the student web portal, once you are aware of your 8 digit student number and password. Go to the Fees & Grants option section - choose Online Fee Payment from the drop down menu. Please note that all new incoming students will be issued with same prior to registration. All current students will have received same in their first year of registration with the University. Online payments will go immediately to your student fee account.
Fees can be paid through the bank - please note that it can take 3-5 days for the payment to show on the University Bank account. Our Bank details are as follows -https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/undergraduate/student-fee-bank-account-details.
Please note that unless the correct 8 digit Student number and name is supplied, the student account will not be credited.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS.

Exchequer Free Fees Scheme

The Higher Education Authority pays the tuition element of the fees on behalf of the student to the University if:

a student is attending a full-time Undergraduate course;
the course is a minimum of two years duration;
students who have been ordinarily resident in an EU/EEA/Swiss state for at least 3 of the 5 years preceding their entry to their third-level course and who meet the criteria of the scheme.

A full copy of the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme is available Exchequer Free Fees Scheme.

Higher Education Authority website is avaialable https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/course-fees/.

I am repeating a year at Maynooth University - will I be eligible for "Exchequer Free Fees" or Local Authority/ETB/SUSI funding?

No - Exchequer Free Fees or grants are not available for repeat years except under exceptional medical circumstances (see Exchequer Free Fees Scheme for a full copy of the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme). Full fee payment is due.

If I have previous Third Level education - what documents do I need to complete?

You will need to get your previous University/College to complete a "Student Fee Declaration form" which can be downloaded from Student Fee Declaration form - this form must be completed and returned to the Fees & Grants Office prior to the completion of registration to assess your fee status.

I have registered but I wish to retire/defer/withdraw from my course. How will this affect my "free tuition fee" status when I return to University.

Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw from their course must officially contact the University Records Office. Part of this process involves a student having to have an exit interview with the University Fees & Grants Office where any future fee implications will be discussed in detail.

I have registered must I have to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds. How will this affect my "free tuition fee" status when I return to University?

Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds must officially contact the University Records Office . Part of this process involves a student having to produce medical documentation to the Fees & Grants Office with clearly defined dates of your illness in order for your case to be assessed - you can forward same by post or email to joan.orirodan@nuim.ie. Once assessed you will receive written notification from the University Fees & Grants Office of any future fee implications if and when your return to University.

SUSI / Grant Funding

I have been approved for a grant, do I have to pay any fees for the Academic year?

Yes - assuming you are entitled to the Exchequer Free Fees scheme you must pay your student levy. You may also be liable to pay a portion of your Student Contribution this is dependent on your SUSI approval.

2020/21 - SUSI website is now opened for new & renewal applicants at https://susi.ie/
SUSI Website - for information on a SUSI Grant for both Undergraduate & Postgraduate students, please refer to the SUSI website at https://susi.ie/.
Confirmation of Registration to SUSI - the confirmation of registration file is returned to SUSI by the University Student Records & Registration Office, https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/records/contact.
SUSI payment of fees to the University - when SUSI has made a payment to the University on your behalf, you will automatically receive a refund of any overpayment which you mayhave made prior to receiving your SUSI approval. Refund details are available at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/student-electronic-fund-transfer-procedure.

Repeat / Carrying a Deficit / LCO Module Fees - UG/EU

I am repeating some modules internally at Maynooth University for the 2020/21 Academic year - how much do I pay per module?

Repeat fees are based on the credit rating per module - the cost is €108.00 per credit module e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €810.00 + the student levy of €150.00.

I am carrying a module deficit from a previous year to make up a credit deficit. How much do I pay per module?

The fee for taking a module in order to compensate for a deficit carried from a previous year will be €58.00 per credit module for an EU student e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €432.00.
The fee for an International student will cost €108.00 per credit module e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €810.00.

I am registering for an LCO module - how much do I pay per module?

The fee for taking an LCO module is €58.00 per credit module e.g. a 7.5 credit module will cost €435.00.

I am repeating a year at Maynooth University - will I be eligible for "Exchequer Free Fees" or Local Authority/ETB/SUSI funding?

No - Exchequer Free Fees or grants are not available for repeat years except under exceptional medical circumstances (see Exchequer Free Fees Scheme for a full copy of the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme). Full fee payment is due.

I wish to repeat the year on medical grounds - what do I do?

You must complete the online Medical/Exceptional Circumstances Assessment Form and forward all relevant medical documentation for assessment to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie.

I am liable for tuition fees but I am uncertain of how much I need to pay?

Please contact the Fees & Grants Office directly either by email at fees.office@nuim.ie or call into the office where a member of staff will assist you.

External - Company - Third Party Funding / Fee Remission

I am in receipt of Company / other funding - what do I do?

An "External Funding/Employer Funding form" is available for completion online https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/quick-link-forms-documents/external-funding-employer-funding-form. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed.

I am in receipt of Fee Remission - what do I do?

A "Fee Remission Funding form" is available for completion online https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/student-fees-grants/quick-link-forms-documents/fee-remission-form. Once registration is completed the relevant Invoice will then be processed. All Fee Remission recipients apart from Maynooth University recipients MUST pay their student levy.

Refunds - EFT (Electronic Refund Transfer) & Online Card refunds

How do I get a refund?
EFT (Electronic Refund Transfer):

The University accepts no obligation to refund fees once a student has registered. Students remain liable for fees for the period of registration up to the date they officially withdraw from Maynooth University by contacting the University Records Office.
If you officially de-register from your course prior to 31st of October you may be entitled to a refund.
If you have paid your fees or a deposit and have subsequently received a grant / other funding you may be entitled to a refund (only when the University has received the full fee payment from the awarding authority).
Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
Please ensure to submit your Irish IBAN account details online by logging onto the Student Web Portal - choose Fees & Grants menu - choose Student Bank Account details and enter same.
Please note that it can take upto 10 working days for any refund to be processed in full - an email is automatically sent to your Maynooth University email address once the file is uploaded to the bank.
Queries can be forwarded to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie.

Online Card Refunds:

Refunds can be processed back to the card the original payment was made from within a 6 month time period of the original payment. Thereafter the refund will be processed by EFT, see above details.
Please note that it can take upto 10 working days for the rebate to be processed in full, card provider dependent.

Payment of Entrance / Sports / Other Awards

I am in receipt of an Entrance / Sports / Other Award - how do I receive this payment?

Once the award details have been forwarded to the University Fees & Grants Office the payment is uploaded onto your student fee account.
Please ensure to submit your Irish IBAN account details online by logging onto the Student Web Portal - choose Fees & Grants menu - choose Student Bank Account details and enter same.
Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
The award is then processed and an email will be sent to your Maynooth email address once the bank tape has been successfully uploaded.
Please note that it can take upto 10 working days for any refund to be processed in full.
Queries can be forwarded to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie

Payment of Access / Disability / Pilot funds

I have been awarded Access / Disability / Pilot funds - how do I receive this payment?

Once the fund details have been forwarded to the University Fees & Grants Office the payment is uploaded onto your student fee account.
Please ensure to submit your Irish IBAN account details online by logging onto the Student Web Portal - choose Fees & Grants menu - choose Student Bank Account details and enter same.
Please see Electronic Fund Transfer procedure for details on how to submit your bank details.
The award is then processed and an email will be sent to your Maynooth email address once the bank tape has been successfully uploaded.
Please note that it can take upto 10 working days for any refund to be processed in full.
Queries can be forwarded to Joan.oriordan@mu.ie

Easy Payment Plan

Please complete the Easy Payment Online form at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/node/394848 - all easy payment arrangements must be paid online by either weekly or monthly. Please note that all payment arrangements must be honoured and paid in full prior to further registration and/or graduation with the University.

Erasmus Programme

I will be away from the University on the Erasmus programme - do I have to pay fees?

Yes - if you are a registered student of the University and are away on an Erasmus programme - you will be liable to pay your Student Levy plus your Student Contribution.

Details relating to the Erasmus Programme can be found on the University International Office website.

Work Placement

As part of my course I will be away on Work Placement - do I have to pay any fees?

Yes - if you are a registered student and will be away from the University on Work Placement you will be liable to pay your Student Levy plus your Student Contribution.

Duplicate Receipt / Tax Relief

How do I apply for an Academic year receipt for the fees I have paid?

You can print an Academic year receipt for the 2013/14 Academic year onwards yourself by logging onto the Student Web Services - go to the Fees & Grants Office menu - choose Revenue Tax Certificate option from the drop-down menu. If you require an Academic year receipt for any year prior to the 2013/14 Academic year you can apply for same online here and it will be sent to you by return post/email. If you need clarification on same please do not hesitate to email us at receipts.fees@mu.ie.

Can I claim tax relief on my fees?

Tax relief applied to Undergraduate student who are paying tuition fees. The Undergraduate student contribution, student levy are not a tuition fee and not tax deductible. Families with two or more children liable for the Student Contribution will qualify for tax relief on payments arising from second and subsequent sibling liability. All tax relief details are available from the Revenue website at www.revenue.ie.

Withdrawing from University

I have registered but I wish to retire/defer/withdraw from my course.

How will this affect my "Exchequer free tuition fee" status when I return to University Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw from their course must officially contact the University Records Office.
Part of this process involves a student having to have an exit interview with the University Fees & Grants Office where any future fee implications will be discussed in detail.

I have registered must I have to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds. How will this affect my "free tuition fee" status when I return to University?

Any student who wishes to retire/defer/withdraw on medical grounds must officially contact the University Records Office .
Part of this process involves a student having to have an exit interview with the University Fees & Grants Office where any future fee implications will be discussed in detail.
Prior to returning to University a student must complete the Fees & Grants Office online medical assessment form at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/node/394853. you are also required to forward medical documentation with clearly defined dates of your illness in order for your case to be assessed - you can forward same by post or email to joan.orirodan@mu.ie. Once assessed you will receive written notification from the University Fees & Grants Office of any future fee implications if and when your return to University.

Information about the UK EU referendum result and Maynooth University fees

Students (currently including UK nationals) who meet the criteria for the Exchequer Free Fees Scheme (FFS) set out here will qualify for "Free Tuition Fees".

Student Finance Support for students from England / Wales / NI - student loans company

Student Loans Company - Continuing Students - The Student Finance England full-time Undergraduate application service for students continuing in the Academic year 2020/21 is now open. Please log onto https://logon.slc.co.uk/cas/login?_locale=en_GB&service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.student-finance.service.gov.uk%2Fcustomer%2Fhome%2Fpages. The deadline for submitting applications to ensure funding is received in time for course start dates is 21st June for continuing students. Applications after this date may result in students not receiving their money in time for the start of their course. Please be aware that the application processs has changed as from Academic year 2019/20 student will NOT be automatically rolled over. They will be required to submit their application on the GOV.UK website https://logon.slc.co.uk/cas/login?_locale=en_GB&service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.student-finance.service.gov.uk%2Fcustomer%2Fhome%2Fpages.
Student Loans Company - New Applicants - The Student Finance England full-time Undergraduate application service for the Academc year 2019/20 is now opern. New students shoudl apply online at https://www.gov.uk/student-finance. The deadline for submitting applications to ensure funding is received in time for course start dates is 24th May for new applications.
Student Loans Company - DfE guidance on EU Exit - details available at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/student-finance-arrangements-in-a-no-deal-scenario?utm_source=email&utm_medium=Maxemail&utm_campaign=EU-Exit.
There is a range of resources on the Student Loan practitioner website that will give you more information about what students can get, how they apply and what evidence they will need to complete their applicaiton - https://www.practitioners.slc.co.uk/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=Maxemail&utm_campaign=FT_launch_SFE.

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