SUSI system operating better this year

The student grants awarding body - SUSI - says it's operating 10 weeks ahead of what it processed last year. To date, it's processed over 20-thousand applications and awarded over 10-thousand grants. However, it's also warning students that their applications will not be complete until all necessary documents are submitted. SUSI hopes to award 40-thousand grants to first-time applicants for the 2013-to-2014 academic year. Spokesperson Caroline Erskine says last year's delays have been overcome. Press PLAY button above to listen to the audio

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