Home About us Eligibility Religion How to Apply Support Contact us Means Test Calculator HOW TO APPLY ENSURE YOU FIT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA The child is verified by an SEC recognised protestant church as being a member of that church The school being attended is on the list of SEC recognised protestant managed schools (see links) Boarding grants are only available when the distance from home to school is more than 20 kilometers Applicants must be taxpayers in the Republic of Ireland and/or in receipt of payments from the Department of Social Protection in the year prior to applying APPLICATION PROCESS Starting the 3 step process means you understand that supporting documentation will need to be supplied to support your application. * These documents are outlined here. Step 1: If you have applied before, you will receive an email from the SEC with a link to the registration form. If you are already in an SEC school but didn’t apply last year, you should request the registration form link from your school and register before the 30th October. If you are a new applicant who just recently accepted a school place, you should request the registration form from the school and submit it within two weeks of accepting a place. Step 2: Registered applicants will be emailed an Application form to complete online. Step 3: Submit your supporting documents through the Dropbox link we email you. If you are applying for the first time you must print out the Verification of Religion Form, get it signed by your minister and include a scan/photograph of the form with your documents. Cut off times after which the online service will be unavailable: Step 1 Registration – previous applicants/current students: closing date midnight 30th October 2021; new applicants: within two weeks of accepting an offer Step 2 Application – closing date midnight 30th November 2021 Step 3 Document submission – within two weeks of submitting your Application Once your application has been means-tested, you will receive a confirmation by email on successful completion of the three steps above You will be informed of the result of your application by email, by April 2022 SUPPORT DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Check out our support videos Check FAQs for details of information required at each step If you are having issues completing any step of the process please consult a trusted friend or advisor for assistance Email: support@secgrant.ie SUPPORT SERVICE Monday – Friday | 10:00 – 15:30 Saturday – Sunday | Closed Email: support@secgrant.ie CONTACT DETAILS SEC Grant Office, P.O. 12924 Dublin 14 Phone: 01- 551 4693 | Email: info@secgrant.ie SEC Privacy Policy FOLLOW US ON . . SEARCH SEC We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All