By HSSCU
The 2024 research has found that 62% of parents say that covering the cost of back to school is a financial burden, a decline of 10% on the 2023 figure of 72%. The total Back to School spend in 2024 stands at €1,086 per child for primary school parents and €1,401 per child for…
By HSSCU
Congratulations to the 2023 HSSCU Scholarship recipients ! Those selected will be receiving their share of €50,000 towards their third level education. Once again, we received a high volume of applications. The decision process was not an easy one due to the high quality of applications submitted to the judging panel. However, following much discussion…
By HSSCU
The Irish League of Credit Unions has today published the results of its annual School Costs survey, tracking the costs and impacts of children returning to school. 723 parents (out of a sample size of 2,510) from across Ireland responded to the survey, which was conducted by i-Reach Insights during June. ILCU Back…
By HSSCU
HSSCU has paid out a total of €118,050 to our members through the bursary. With the average amount paid to an individual member standing at €227.50, helping to cover the cost of their education. The money has been paid out to successful applicants and they will also be receiving confirmation letters shortly. We had a…
By HSSCU
Congratulations to this year’s HSSCU Scholarship winners! Those selected will be receiving their share of €50,000 towards their further education costs. We received a very high volume of applications this year with a bumper number submitted. The decision process was not an easy one due to the high quality of applications and the increased…
By HSSCU
The Irish League of Credit Unions (ILCU) have recently released their findings from the annual survey on Back To School costs. You can read about the findings below, with much of it discussed in the media recently. As many would expect the rising cost of living is having an impact on families. Back to…
By HSSCU
We are delighted to announce that our Betty Noone Bursary for 2018 is now open! If you or your family have paid fees for an educational or cultural pursuit between August 1st 2017 and July 31st 2018, you could be eligible for a Bursary award from HSSCU. The Bursary, named for our esteemed former treasurer,…