The Union are on day 13 of their Occupy the Quad protest
The protest began when UCC announced it would be increasing rent at five University owned student apartments by 3% for the next academic year.
The student hardship fund is worth around €14 million a year and aims to help students across the country who experience financial difficulties while in college.
The average payment over the past number of years has been between €500 and just under €1,000.
Speaking to RedFM News, David Condon from UCC Students' Union says the government should be doing more to help students:
