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What is HEAR?

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) is a higher education admissions scheme for Leaving Certificate students (under 23) whose economic or social background are underrepresented in higher education.

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Who is the the HEAR access route for?

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Resources

Application Guides, Resources and Forms

Check out this page for printable resources to help support your HEAR application.

Frequently Asked Questions

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HEAR Application Information Session 2024

This session includes a general presentation on HEAR and how to apply to it, as well as a Questions and Answers session on how to make a successful application. It will also provide an opportunity for you and/or your parent(s)/ guardian(s) to meet members of the HEAR team online and find out how the scheme works.