NCAD is one of a number of colleges which the USI hopes will hold a vote on re-affiliation in the coming months.
Joe O'Connor stated that the current outlook for the Youth Guarantee is "not close to sufficient".
"Chats for Change" will encourage students to "start the conversation" about mental health.
A photo stunt organised by the USI among others aimed to highlight the "dismal situation" of Irish youths.
Joe O'Connor discusses moving the target away from students in Budget 2014
Fionn Rogan argues that grants should not be cut until the government puts a stop to corruption
USI focus their efforts on protecting the grant in advance of the budget.
Rumours abound of up to 5% cuts to third-level funding in next week's budget, including a hit to the student maintenance grant.