Easier access to college
A welcome development is the extension of the HEAR (Higher education access route) access route to 3rd level, to all 730 secondary schools in Ireland. This scheme is primarily aimed at young rather than mature students.
Students who qualify can access college courses on a reduced points basis as each college reserves a quota of college places for such students.
For example, in Trinity a course that is 450 points through CAO may be offered to a HEAR student with 410 Leaving Certificate points.
HEAR students also get a wide range of academic and personal support while in college e.g. extra tuition and special grants.
So if your household income is in the following range
Number of dependants Total Income
Less than 4 €51, 380
4 - 7 €56, 460
8 or more €61, 295
Check out the new this website as you may be eligible for this scheme if you also meet just two other criteria ranging from holding a medical card, or parent/guardian on social welfare , socio-economic group, secondary school in DEIS scheme, or living in a disadvantaged area.
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