Applicants for college grants are advised to apply early. The grant awarding authority will need supporting documentation in order to determine eligibility for a grant. You may need a PAYE Balancing Statement (P21) from Revenue as proof of earnings for last year to support your grant application. You can get a P21 quickly and easily online using PAYE anytime.
http://www.revenue.ie/en/personal/p21-balancing-statement.html