The Booking Form for the 2024/25 academic year is open from Monday the 23rd of September for budgeting and emergency advice.

*PLEASE NOTE: Students do not need to book an appointment with the Student Budgeting Advisor in order to apply for the Student Assistance Fund. Follow the link below to apply:

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/access-office/SAF 
You will find a range of resources, links and information on these webpages to help you enjoy life as a University student. If in doubt talk to your Student Budgeting Advisor - there is no judgement only advice and options. You might find what you are looking for on our FAQ's  page.

Please feel free to download the new booklet from the Student Budgeting Advisory Service: Your Financial Guide to University

You are advised to check this website regularly for any updates/ calendar changes for the Service for the Academic Year.

Please note: Emergency Drop-Ins do NOT run out of term time i.e. Drop-Ins only run during class/lecture times.

Appointments with the Student Budgeting Advisor, Mark Bracken

Day  Term hours - Subject to change
Monday - On Campus  Booked Appointments
Tuesday  - Working Remotely  Booked Appointments
Wednesday  - On Campus  Emergency Drop in Clinic - 10:00-12:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: Drop in clinic 
opens at 10am but it is on a first come first served
basis - Appointments are limited!
Thursday - Working Remotely  Booked Appointments
Friday - On Campus   Booked Appointments

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

  • All communication regarding funding is through your mumail or sppumail email account. If you have applied online and met with the Student Budgeting Advisor for funding please check your university email account.​
  • You may find the online calendar is full but new appointments open daily, please keep checking the link in the email you receive when you complete the Booking Form.
  • Drop in Clinic each week during term time for general queries, see times above. 
  • Please visit Student Services for details on how best to access non financial supports.
  • ​If you have another query and are unsure of who to connect with, please visit Student Help and you may find some information to help you.   
  • SAF Update - If you wish to apply for the Student Assistance Fund please check SAF

1916 Bursary is open for applications until Thurs 10 October at 5pm:
This scholarship is for students who are socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education. 
The 1916 Bursary is open for applications from first-time first year undergraduate students. Find more information at the 1916 Bursary online application portal.
Queries can be directed to [email protected]

Financial assistance with accommodation costs for Traveller/Roma/Care of the State students:
For 2024/25, the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science (DFHERIS) have announced ring-fenced financial assistance for accommodation costs for students from Traveller/Roma backgrounds or students who have experience of the Care of the State system, who are living independently. This funding has been made available from the Dormant Accounts Fund.
Eligibility rules apply. If you could be eligible for this support, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible, as this fund closes on 18th October 2024.