My sister is applying for a SUSI grant for her son. Under normal rules they would qualify for a grant as both parents are now unemployed and 2013 income was under the limit. However my sister received a redundancy payment late 2013 which will bring them over the limit. As this was a once off payment and they are now both on social welfare, is there anything they can do to qualify for the grant? This redundancy payment is their "pension pot" so it seems a bit penal that all of it will be taken into account. The son needs to go to the UK for his course so this is extra expense. Any advices please?