The 2022 DARE Application Information Session took place from 10am-12pm on Saturday 8th January. Welcomed by Minister Simon Harris, this session included a general presentation on DARE and how to apply to it, as well as a Questions and Answers session on how to make a successful application. You can watch the recording now below.
Remember, if you have a more pressing query, you can get in touch with one of our participating colleges here.
General presentation on DARE and how to apply
Greater numbers of Higher Education Offers accepted by students with disabilities and students facing socioeconomic disadvantage in 2020.
Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) and Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) Annual Report 2020 published today shows a 22% increase in offer acceptance for students with disabilities and 15% increase for those experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.
To download the report click here
The 2022 HEAR Application Information Session took place from 1pm – 3pm on Saturday 8th January. Welcomed by Minister Simon Harris, 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. You can watch the recording below now.
Remember, if you have a more pressing query, you can get in touch with one of our participating colleges here.
General Presentation on HEAR and How to Apply
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HEAR Q+A Panel
DARE / HEAR 2020: Leaving Certificate 2020 Calculated Grades Process Errors
Neither DARE nor HEAR eligibility is affected by the errors in the Leaving Certificate 2020 Calculated Grades process. When the revised Leaving Certificate calculated grades are provided to the CAO, DARE / HEAR eligible applicants will continue to be treated by the CAO in future rounds of offers as before.
(Friday 2 October 2020)
If your application for DARE and/or HEAR was deemed ineligible, you can make a Review and Appeal application.
For further details of how to make a Review and Appeal application for DARE click here.
If you need some advice or support in making your DARE Review and Appeal application, you can get in touch with an advisor at one of our participating colleges here.
For further details of how to make a Review and Appeal application for HEAR click here.
If you need some advice or support in making your DARE Review and Appeal application, you can get in touch with an advisor at one of our participating colleges here.
Students who secure college places through HEAR are offered a variety of academic, personal and social supports while studying at third level. Such supports can include an Orientation programme (before courses start), academic guidance and assistance, a bursary when available, and advice regarding grants and scholarships.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation, orientation programmes and in-person supports may vary on an institution by institution basis. To find out more about those supports you can contact these institutions through the contact details on this link.
