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What Is DARE?

The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) scheme 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.

A student applying to the DARE scheme needs to provide evidence of:

  • their disability/learning difficulty/significant ongoing illness
    and
  • how their condition has impacted negatively on their education.

The Disability Support is there to support students with disabilities within 福利1000在线 College Cork. 

How Do I Apply for DARE?

  • Apply to the CAO and indicate that you have a disability/specific learning difference/significant ongoing health conditions
  • You will then be directed to an Online form and asked to submit evidence of your disability.
  • .

Please note a very important change to the DARE application timeline this year.
All supporting documents for a students DARE application must be sent to the CAO by March 10th 2026.

How Can I Contact Disability Support?

The Disability Support Department is located on the .

Please contact dare@ucc.ie with your full name, surname and CAO number if you have any queries and we will get back to you within 1-2 working days during regular daytime office hours.

Further Resources

Steps to Making an Application

Explore the official DARE website for steps to making an application

DARE Website Eligibility Criteria

Full details of DARE eligibility criteria for each specific disability

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