Sligo County Council assisted 363 students under 2001 Higher Education Grants Scheme. There were 113 new applicants and 250 continuing students. The scheme is administered by the Council on behalf of the Department of Education and Science.
In 2001, the Department of Education and Science introduced a special maintenance grant payable to disadvantaged grant holders, targeted at those most in need. Sligo County Council allocated €45,988 to such grant holders in 2001.
A total of €1,153,697.85 was allocated in 2001 by Sligo County Council to students in maintenance and fees.