TUS Student Handbook 2023/24

ACCESS
TUS is committed to promoting equitable access
to and successful participation in higher education
for all members of society. Our approach is
founded in the principles espoused in the HEA
National Access Plan and flows from a philosophy
of integration and social inclusiveness. We are
committed to widening access for underrepresented
student groups including but not limited to:
· Students who experience socioeconomic
disadvantage
· Students with disabilities/specific learning
difficulties/ongoing health conditions
· Mature Students
· Irish Traveller & Roma communities
· Students progressing from Further Education
· Part-time students
· Lone Parents
ACCESS: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) is managed
by the Higher Education Authority on behalf of
the Department of Further and Higher Education,
Research, Innovation and Science. Administered by
the Access Service, the fund provides limited support
for qualifying full-time and part-time registered
students who are in on-going financial difficulties.
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2.1 Support Services