Do I have everything I need?
This page is helpful for you to work out what types of documents you need to post. Remember your supporting documentation must be posted to CAO by Wednesday 10 March 2027 at 5pm. Don’t forget to get a free certificate of posting from the post office!
Application Checklist
Review each question and answer Yes/No to each.
Where you answer Yes, check the “Document Required”. This tells you what documents you must post to the CAO by Wednesday 10 March 2027 at 5pm. If you have indicated income from both parents, you must submit documents detailing both their incomes.
- Northern Ireland/UK Income:
Parents/guardians in receipt of income from employment from Northern Ireland/UK can submit a Statement of Earnings and Tax (issued by His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC)) covering the period April 2024 – March 2025 or April 2025 – March 2026.
Parents/guardians in receipt of self-employment income can submit a Notice of Assessment or Self-Assessment document issued by HMRC April 2024 – March 2025 or April 2025 – March 2026 showing total income.
Additional Information
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Who is the the HEAR access route for?
For more information on HEAR and to see if it is for you, click on more information below
How do I apply?
Click here to find out all you need to know about how to make a HEAR application