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A guide for parents and guardians
Welcome! *Note: SUSI Information Evening: May 2021
Overview of Information Evening • Outline of Options for after 6th Year • Explanation of the QQI National Framework of Qualifications • Role of parent / guardian CAO Course Restrictions • CAO Place Allocation • CAO Access Routes (HEAR / DARE) • CAO Application Demo • Other Options: PLC’s / Apprenticeships • School Supports
Options After 6th Year 1. World of Work 2. Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC’s) 3. Apprenticeships (Craft / Other) 4. Agricultural College Courses 5. Apply for a specialist course provider e.g. Make-up Academy … 6. 3rd Level Courses (HEI’s - CAO) 7. Defer course (if offered on CAO) and look at options 1 - 5
National Framework of Qualifications
National Framework of Qualifications 3-4 Years 3 Years 2 / 4 Years 1 Year
New CAO Points System and Grades *The 25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for higher level Mathematics, but not for the H7 grade).
Sample Student Profile- John Subject Grade Points Irish O2 46 Maths O4 (28) *Best 6 of 7 English H3 77 French H1 100 Biology H5 56 History H2 88 Business H2 88 Total 455 Points
Your role as a parent/guardian
Encourage your Make sure your
Help your child to apply child lists their
child to early courses in
research genuine order of
their courses preference
Watch out for Remind your Accept offer online
important child to review by the reply date
deadlines all CAO
correspondence
carefully
Restrictions
RESTRICTED COURSES RESTRICTED CATEGORIES
OF APPLICANT
HEAR DARE
SOCIO ECONOMIC DISABILITIES/SLD
DISADVANTAGE
Applications must be made by 1 February at 5:15 PM. Consult CAO Handbook for full details.2 Applications in 1 • There are two course choice lists (Level 8 and Level 7/6) and applicants may make up to 10 course choices on each list. • Your choices on one list do not in any way affect your choices on the other list. They may be considered two separate applications on one form. • It is possible to receive an offer on both lists. You may then decide to accept either your Level 7/6 or your Level 8 offer. • Alternatively, you might not wish to accept either offer.
CAO Place Allocation
Video Guide: Applying to CAO
• http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=video
For CAO Place Allocation Process start at: 8mins 25secsThe recheck process
• If your child has requested to have some of their Leaving Certificate
examinations rechecked, and if the recheck discovers that your child
deserved a higher mark and thus obtains a higher points score, their
position on the Order of Merit list will be altered to reflect their new
points score.
• The decision to offer a place to a recheck applicant is made by the
HEI in question and not the CAO.Useful resources Please visit www.cao.ie and click on the ‘Information for Parents’ page to view some of the useful resources available, including: - The Demo Application Facility - Video Guides - A guide to the CAO for parents and guardians - Timetable of Events - The CAO Handbook
CAO ALERT LIST
• From time to time HEI’s may change entry requirements, dates of course applications , course title
changes, level changes or may in fact discontinue a course a student may apply for.
• Please keep up-to date with ALL CAO correspondence on through your CAO Account
• AND the CAO ALERT List will update any course changes.
Follow the links on CAO.ie
Information for Parents
or
Information for SchoolsCAO ACCESS ROUTES
HEAR & DAREHEAR
Higher Education Access Route
School Presentation
2020What is HEAR? The Higher Education Access Route is an admissions route for school leavers who for social, financial or cultural reasons are under-represented in third level education. It was set up to ensure that all Leaving Certificate students have a fair and equal opportunity to progress to third level education.
Where can I go to college? • Maynooth University
• Pontifical University
• Letterkenny Institute of Technology
• Institute of Technology, Sligo
• St. Angela’s College, Sligo
• Dublin City University
• Dundalk Institute of Technology
• Athlone Institute of Technology • Institute of Art, Design & Technology,
Dún Laoghaire
• Marino Institute of Education
• Galway Mayo Institute of Technology • National College of Ireland
• NUI Galway • RCSI
• Trinity College, Dublin
• TU Dublin – City Campus
• TU Dublin – Blanchardstown Campus
• Limerick Institute of Technology
• TU Dublin – Tallaght Campus
• Mary Immaculate College
• University College, Dublin
• University of Limerick
• Cork Institute of Technology
• Institute of Technology, Tralee
• University College CorkApplying for a grant
HEAR is NOT
the SUSI grant.
.
If you apply to HEAR,
you should also apply to SUSI
if you think you may be eligible.SUSI: Key Eligibility Criteria
• Nationality: Irish, EU, EEA, Swiss nationals or have specific leave to
remain in the State.
• Residency: 3 of last 5 years in Ireland, EU, EEA or Switzerland.
• Progression in education – NFQ levels 5-10.
• Approved College/Course
• ‘Reckonable’ Income (Class - Dependent/Independent)
less than €54,240/ €59,595/ €64,700
less than €39,875/ €43,810/ €47,575
less than €24,500
www.susi.ie/undergraduate-income-threshold-and-grant-award-rates/SUSI: Key Eligibility Criteria
• Check the website: www.susi.ie
(Use Eligibility Reckoner)
• CAO form: Tick the SUSI option to share your college acceptance
• Apply early: April 2021
• Return requested documentation: complete and on time
• Website: www.susi.ie
Email: support@susi.ie
Contact SUSI •
• Facebook.com/susisupport
• Twitter.com/susihelpdesk
• Telephone helpdesk: 0761 087 874Benefits of HEAR Reduced Points • An example: If the Leaving Certificate points for a course are 366 points, an eligible HEAR applicant could be offered a place with a lower points score e.g. 356 points. • Academic, Personal, Social Supports • Applicants need to meet entry and programme requirements to be considered for a HEAR reduced points offer. • The amount of points a particular course is reduced by is dependent on: • The overall number of places on the course • The number of reserved HEAR places on the course • The number of HEAR eligible applicants competing for these reserved places. • The reduction in points for HEAR places can vary every year.
Should I apply? 1. Was your household income on or below €45,790 in 2019? 2. Do you or your family have a Medical Card/GP Visit Card? 3. Did your parents/guardians receive a means-tested social welfare payment for at least 26 weeks in 2019? 4. Is your parents’ or guardians’ employment status under-represented in Higher Education? 5. Have you attended a DEIS second level school for five years? 6. Do you live in an area of concentrated disadvantage?
6. Do you live in an area of concentrated
disadvantage?
• Log on to www.accesscollege.ie
• Or
• Call Pobal on 01-5117000You must meet the
HEAR income limit
plus
the right combination
of 2 other indicators to be eligibleHow do I know what documents I need? 1. When you fill in your online HEAR application you will receive a checklist at the end. This is based on the information you provided. 2. The checklist tells you what documents you need to fully complete your HEAR application. 3. You should start gathering your documentation in a timely fashion, i.e. before 15 February. 4. Send in all documents on checklist to make a complete application before 15 March 2021.
What is DARE? The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. DARE offers reduced points places to school leavers who as a result of having a disability have experienced additional educational challenges in second level education.
Disabilities eligible for consideration • Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome) • ADD / ADHD • Blind / Vision Impaired • Deaf / Hard of Hearing • DCD – Dyspraxia • Mental Health Condition • Neurological Condition (Incl. Brain Injury & Epilepsy) • Speech & Language Communication Disorder • Significant Ongoing Illness • Physical Disability • Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia & Dyscalculia)
Educational Impact
Has your disability impacted on a combination of the following?
1. Have you received intervention or supports in post-primary school?
2. Has it impacted on your attendance or regularly disrupted your school day?
3. Has it affected your school experience and well-being?
4. Has it impacted on your learning or exam results?
5. Has it caused any other educational impact?
6. Required for applicants with a Specific Learning Difficulty: is it severely impacting on your
literacy or numeracy skills?DARE Eligibility Criteria • To be eligible for DARE you must meet both the DARE educational impact criteria and DARE evidence of disability criteria. Applicants must provide the required evidence of their disability and provide an Educational Impact Statement from their school to be considered for DARE.
DARE and HEAR Timelines DARE & HEAR closing date 1 March 2021 Supporting documents closing date 15 March 2021 Notification of eligibility Late June 2021 Review and Appeals Application July 2021 HEAR/DARE offers August 2021 College Orientation Late Aug /Early Sept 2021
HEAR & DARE Documents must be posted - • Before closing dates • Please ensure to register post / Proof of Postage • Track documents • Please do not submit original documents. Documents will not be returned by CAO. Send good quality photocopies including front and back of all pages. • HEAR/DARE Documents sent to: CAO, Tower House, Eglinton Street, Galway.
CAO Application Demo
Log on to www.cao.ie – Information for Parents and click on Video Guides.
Alternatively: Practice using CAO Application Demo (Information for Parents Section).Other Options
ADVANCED Craft Certificate Apprenticeships
LEVEL 6
Minimum Entry REQUIREMENTS:
16 years and over
Min. 5 passes in Junior Cycle
Employment with a registered SOLAS COMPANY
Apprentice registered with SOLAS (Through company)
SAFE PASS (IS A BONUS)
Colour Blind test (Electrician, Mechanics…)APPRENTICESHIPS – Other Examples
Hairdressing Culinary Arts Accountancy
TechnicianTEAGSC APPLICATIONS • Applications open in November • PPS Number • List of courses interested in applying for • Apply directly to TEAGASC
PLC’s • Apply to any PLC’s in the country (Free to apply / Fees linked with SUSI) • Check to see if they have a linking course LOCAL PLC’S • DIFE • DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER ED. • COLÁISTE IDE • COLÁÍSTE DHULAIGH • CAREERSPORTAL.IE COURSE FINDER
Points to Consider
Academic Access Routes / Practicalities Entry Routes
Supports
Style of Learner (Practical / HEAR Transport General v Specific Courses
Academic)
Realistic Points Projection / DARE Location of study PLC’s
Levels
Scholarships (Sport / SUSI Fees Private Colleges
Academic)
Work Experience Other HEI Access Duration of course Level 9 qualifications
Programmes
Erasmus (Year Abroad) AccommodationSchool Guidance
• Guidance Class throughout 6 Year
th
Supports
• Clann Time Announcements
• MS Guidance Teams for Regular Updates and Announcements and Lessons (Post/File Section)
• Drop-In Service Wednesdays at Big Lunch: All students (Personal, social, academic, vocational)
• Guest-speakers
• Open-Day Information (Careers Portal Website)
• Three 1:1 Guidance Appointments:
• Oct – Dec: 60 minute appointment (Full Interview)
• Jan: 10 minute (CAO or other application check-in)
• May: 10 minute (CAO Change of Mind support / CV / PLC support)Research: Useful Websites www.cao.ie (Studying in Ireland -Level6,7,8) www.ucas.com (Studying in the UK/N.I.) • Local PLC’s: www.susi.ie (Financial Grants) www.accesscollege.ie (HEAR/DARE) • DIFE (Drogheda) www.careersportal.ie (Guidance Information) • Dunboyne College of Further Education www.qualifax.ie (Guidance Information) • Coláiste Dhulaigh (Coolock) www.eunicas.com (Studying in Europe) • Coláiste Ide (Finglas) www.apprenticeship.ie (Apprenticeships) www.teagasc.ie www.cafre.ac.uk (Agriculture; Horticulture ; Equine…) www.publicjobs.ie (Gardai etc.) https://www.military.ie/en/careers/ (Irish Defense Forces)
Thankyou! Next Information Evening - SUSI Information Evening: May 2021 Should you have any further questions please contact: Iníon Callinan – Guidance Counsellor Coláiste De Lacy 01 - 524 1075
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