Applying to University via the Central Applications Office (CAO)

• The CAO Handbook - https://www.cao.ie/handbook.php
• The CAO guide for parents and guardians - http://www2.cao.ie/downloads/documents/CAOparentsguide.pdf  (although for parents, I think this is a really useful summary)
• You can find a list of general resources here - https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=studentresources
• An example of the CAO application form - https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=demo
• Universities where you can get state funding  -https://susi.ie/undergraduate-student/approved-institutionscourses-for-undergraduate-students/
• State funding for people with stamp 4 status – www.susi.ie (this will open in April 2023)
• State funding for people who are still International Protection Applicants (people seeking asylum) - https://www.gov.ie/en/service/e786a-student-support-scheme-for-asylum-seekers/
• State funding requires three years in Ireland – Sanctuary Scholarships do not require three years – our next information session will cover state funding and sanctuary scholarships.
• HEAR – Higher Education Access Route for Socio-Economic Disadvantaged - https://accesscollege.ie/hear/ and https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=accessroutes
• DARE – Disability Access Route to Education - https://accesscollege.ie/dare  and https://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=accessroutes
• Comparability Statement – if you already have a degree perhaps you can find a comparability statement here - https://qsearch.qqi.ie/WebPart/Search?searchtype=recognitions
• Change of Mind information - https://www.cao.ie/?page=aboutCOM  
• Example of where to find what points and minimum requirements are needed for each course – www.ucc.ie  (click on courses and select your course) – most universities have similar information.

Funding and Scholarships