If you’re heading to college next month, then you’re being encouraged to go to an information evening being held in Dublin later.

The Union of Students in Ireland is hosting the evening, which will offer advice on finding the best accommodation and applying for third level grants.

This year Student Universal Support Ireland, or SUSI, will process all new grant applications online, at href="https://www.grantsonline.ie/eseries/">grantsonline.ie

Over 50,000 students have already applied for the grant, with the deadline fast approaching on August 31st.

Deputy President of the USI, is Kate Acheson: