News and Events
On this page, you can find the details about events we run to connect with people making an application to HEAR.
You will also find news about application deadlines, changes to the schemes, media articles and other relevant information.Â
September Updates for DARE and HEAR
🎒 Back to School, Higher Options & Website Updates – September 2025 September is here, which means it’s back-to-school time for students across the country
Leaving Certificate 2025 Results and CAO Offers Information for DARE and HEAR Applicants.
Congratulations to the Leaving Cert Class of 2025! 🎉 On behalf of Access College, we want to offer a huge congratulations to all students receiving
DARE HEAR OUTCOMES FOR 2025 APPLICANTS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
The outcomes for DARE and HEAR applications were released on Tuesday, the 24th of June 2025. If You Were Deemed Eligible as a DARE or
Susi is continuing to accept applications for 2024/25 until the end of May.
Susi, the national authority for higher education grants, is continuing to accept applications for 2024/25 until the end of May. Students are encouraged to check
UPCOMING DARE & HEAR DEADLINES
Important DARE & HEAR Updates The deadlines for DARE and HEAR applications are soon approaching over the next few weeks. As many applicants will be
DARE HEAR National Information Day Saturday the 11th of January 2025!
We’re delighted to see the return of our in-person DARE HEAR Information Day, taking place in various locations in our higher education institutions on January
DARE and HEAR team up with College Awareness Week (CAW)
🚨 Save the Date: DARE HEAR Online Talk 🚨 We are delighted to announce that DARE and HEAR in collaboration with College Awareness Week (CAW) and the National
Join Our DARE HEAR CPD Webinar Series!
Are you a teacher, guidance counsellor, or youth and community professional working with young people? If so, our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) series is tailored
Access College goes to Higher Options 2024!
🌟 Higher Options 2024: Explore Your Future with HEAR and DARE 🌟 Higher Options, Ireland’s largest educational expo, is back! From Wednesday, 25th to Friday,
DARE HEAR Facts and Figures 2018 – 2022 Executive Summary
On Wednesday, the 26th of July we launched the DARE HEAR By Numbers 2018 – 2022 Research Report. This work was researched by Dr Abdellatif
Application Outcomes Released 2024!
The outcomes for 2024 were released on Tuesday, the 25th of June, 2024. If you were deemed eligible by DARE or HEAR you have no
CAO release 2024 Offers Schedule
For applicants who have not yet made a CAO application, the late application facility closes 1 May at 5pm. Change of Mind facility to add
My Uni Life Documentary Series 2
View the series
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.
My Uni Life Documentary Series
View the series
HEAR Application Information Session 2022
If you missed the HEAR Application Information Session which was hosted live on Saturday 8 January or just want to revise the information provided, here