Documentation You Will/May Need
Documentation You WILL Need
Applying for the Maintenance Grant can be a tricky process and this guide is here to explain things and make them that bit easier. One of the most common problems people face is what documentation do they need? As the Maintenance Grant is means tested, there is a lot of documentation required to prove eligibility. What is required can vary by candidate but, in general, for each category of candidate, there are a number of basics. These are provided below.
Table of Required Documentation
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Documentation
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Independent Mature
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Dependent
Mature
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All Other Candidates
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Application Form
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Original Birth Cert
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Certified Passport Copy
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Evidence of Exam Results
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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College Offer
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Parents’ P60/P45
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Yes
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Yes
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Parents’ P21
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Yes
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Yes
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Student’s P60/P45
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Yes
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|
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Students’ P21
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Yes
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Proof of Parent(s) Address
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Yes
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Yes
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Proof of Independent Address
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Yes
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Documentation You MAY Need
The previous list covers the basic minimums that will be required. Depending on your personal or family circumstances, additional documentation may be required. The table below illustrates the documentation that may be relevant. It also shows the section of the Application Form that will require that information.
Table of Additional Documentation
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Documentation
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Relevant Section(s)
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Official Refugee Status Sanction
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Personal Information
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Evidence of Divorce/Separation
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Personal Information,
7
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Foster Care Arrangement
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Personal Information
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Legal Guardianship
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Personal Information
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Adoption
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Personal Information
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Social Welfare/HSE Payment Statement
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2
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Letter from body administering pension
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3
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Accounts of Self-Employed Business
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4
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P35 listings
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4, 5
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Original Notice of Assessment for Tax Year
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4, 5
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Accounts for Rental and Land & Property Income
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4
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Adjusted Profit Computation
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4, 5
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Interest Certificates (interest on Deposits, SSIAs etc.)
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6
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Evidence of Maintenance Agreement
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7
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Computation of Capital Gain for Tax Year
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8
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