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Testimonials

Testimonials DARE is for school-leavers under 23 years of age whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.   Watch the videos

Contact Us

Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Disability Offices Click on the link for participating colleges below or fill in the form at

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Application and assessment enquiries should be directed to the Access Offices Click on the link for participating colleges below or fill in the form at

Educational Impact

Educational Impact The Educational Impact Statement (EIS) allows you and your school to provide details of how your disability has impacted on your second level

Providing evidence of your disability

Providing evidence of your disability DARE requires you to submit evidence of your disability as part of your application. The Evidence of Disability Form 2025 can

Steps to making an application

Application Timeline From5 November 2024 By1 February 2025 By1 March 2025 By15 March 2025 April – June 2025 Late June 2025 Early August 2025 August

Testimonials

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

Participating Colleges

Do you have a question for us? All participating colleges have a staff member who would be happy to advise you on how to apply

Application Guides, Resources and Forms

Application Guides, Resources and Forms Click here for some resources to help to you make a successful application Supporting Documentation and Forms 2025 HEAR Handbook