Hear and Dare schemes help to improve access to college for all

The Higher Education Access Route (HEAR) and the Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) schemes aim to improve access to third-level education.

Colleges in recent years have prioritised recruiting students from all walks of life, as they have committed to becoming more representative of society at large.

At the same time, evidence shows us that students who are at a disadvantage socio-economically, or who have a disability, face greater obstacles when it comes to progressing on to higher education.