What are the benefits of HEAR?

Supports for HEAR Students

As well as receiving a reduced points place, HEAR Students may also receive a variety of academic, personal and social supports while studying at third level.

Each college and university will decide what supports it can offer depending on its policies, practices and the resources available to it.

Examples of the type of supports available include:

  • Orientation programmes to introduce students to university or college
  • Extra tuition if needed
  • Help with study skills and exam preparation
  • One-to-one meetings with student advisors,
  • Social gatherings,
  • Mentoring
  • Advice about grants and scholarships
  • Bursaries when available.

You can find more information about the supports available for HEAR students on the access website of each college or university.

Click on the logos below for access websites.