St. Brendan's College

What is the Higher Education Route (HEAR)?

HEAR is a 3rd level admissions scheme for Students who have the ability to succeed in Third Level, but who for a variety of social and economic reasons may be prevented from doing so.

Eligible applicants may compete for a quota of places allocated on a reduced points basis in each of the participating institutions.

Eligible applicants may benefit from additional Post Entry Supports in the participating institutions.

Who should apply?

• Do you have a Medical Card / GP Visit card?
• Do your parents'/guardians' receive a means-tested social welfare payment?
• Based on the household income do you expect to be eligible for the Higher Education Grant from your local authority or VEC?
• Where do you go to school (DEIS school)?
• Where do you live?
• What is your parents/guardians jobs/employment status?

Participating Institutions:

• Dublin City University (DCU)
• Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)
• NUI Galway (NUIG)
• NUI, Maynooth (NUIM)
• Trinity College, Dublin (TCD)
• University College Cork (UCC)
• University of Dublin (UCD)
• University of Limerick (UL)