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C.A.O. Application Procedures 2010

C.A.O. Application Procedures 2010 . Introduction. Read the Handbook carefully and have the prospectus of Colleges studied from your career investigation Section s 1. Rules. 2. List of Courses . 3. Paper/On line application www.cao.ie. Introduction.

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C.A.O. Application Procedures 2010

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  1. C.A.O. Application Procedures 2010

  2. Introduction • Read the Handbook carefully and have the prospectus of Colleges studied from your career investigation Sections • 1. Rules. • 2. List of Courses. • 3. Paper/On line application www.cao.ie

  3. Introduction • Important that research of the course content, basic entry requirements plus any additional faculty requirements that may be required by the College is done prior to application • Be familiar with the career opportunities available from the course. • Ask how suitable are the subjects for you and your career plans.

  4. Requirements summary. • Age 17 on/before 15th Jan year following entry. • NUI colleges require Irish, English, Maths, and a third Language except Nursing, Engineering, Science • www. ireland.com/education or qualifax.ie • Requirements can be on combined LC results. • Points calculated on 1 sitting only and the 6 highest scoring subjects.

  5. Six ways to help choose the course • Assess yourself and your interests i.e. SDS, CII (interests), DATS (abilities), learning style,(educational) • Research, prospectus, career directions, Library, www.qualifax.ie • What careers appeal to you? i.e. people, technical, practical, office, science, enterprise.

  6. Six ways to help choose the course • Realistically evaluate options, i.e. to be a doctor you need to like science, apprenticeships –practical, action. • Select on basis of research and self-evaluation. • What do you hope to gain from going to college, are you going for the right reasons and making informed choices?

  7. Points System % Grade Higher Ordinary Foundation Maths Some institutions offer bonus points for maths and some will award points for foundation level. Check the college prospectus for details

  8. L.C.V.P. Points All HEI’s award points for LCVP in place of a sixth subject but not all HEI’s count LCVP as meeting eligibility requirements in regard to passing subjects.

  9. Filling the form page 1 • Use block letters and black ink. • Surname and Christian names should be identical with those on your birth certificate. No need for birth cert. • Title ….option. State male or female. • Date of birth is essential. i.e. 09/07/1993.

  10. Page 1 - continued • Home Address….Tel No. • Address for correspondence ….same. • Country of birth .. Ireland. • Nationality -- Irish ….Irish exemption if outside Ireland. • Mobile phone and email.

  11. Page 1 - continued • School or schools attended. Latest first if more than 1. • Signed and date I.E. 17th Jan 2010. • If first time Leaving Certificate tick box of ’10’. • If repeat give year plus examination number. • If taking/have taken Fetac level 5/6 tick box and enter your PPS No.

  12. Dare Application • For individuals with Specific learning difficulties, certain HEIs have a reserved number of places at lower points entry provided minimum course requirements met. • Apply online, 1st Feb, 11 Colleges, • Indicate learning difficulty online, • Access college with lesser points with some assistance in mentoring and study skills, etc. • A Supplementary Information Form must be completed.

  13. Dare Application • Section A – completed online which indicates nature of your disability, supports received at 2nd level, supports likely to be needed at 3rd level and a personal statement indicating how you perceive your disability impacts on your education. • Section B - Academic Reference (download it and give it to Special Needs Teacher, Guidance Counsellor or Principal)

  14. Dare Application Section C – (a) Evidence of physical disability, give Consultant’s report, (b) Evidence of learning difficulty, Give Psycho-educational assessment from a qualified Psychologist within the past 3 years. If outdated must pay for current one. Note: ensure your name and CAO number is on all documents, keep photocopies and proof of postage.

  15. Dare Application • Disability/Specific Learning Difficulty • (Medical, Physical or SLI Learning requiring • reader, audio etc) Tick box • Must then complete a Supplementary • Information Form (SIF) • Section A – complete online yourself • Section B – completed by Principal & • Guidance Counsellor • Section C – a completed psycho-educational • assessment from a qualified • Psychologist in place of section C • Section A completed online by the 1st February • and Sections B & C submitted to CAO by 1st April

  16. Hear Applications • Higher Education Access Route, • To support applicants from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, certain HEIs have a reserved number of places at lower points entry provided minimum course requirements met. • Financial/academic/personal support given. • Apply online 1st Feb, 15 Colleges participate • Indicate if you want to be considered for the HEAR scheme on page 1 of CAO form and complete the section providing information re family income, employment, number of children and schools attended.

  17. Hear Applications • Assessment is based on meeting the following criteria: • Total family income below HEAR threshold andany two of the following: • Possession of a medical card • Receiving means tested social assistance • From socio-economic group under-represented in higher education • Attending a 2nd level DEIS school for >5yrs • Living in area of rural/urban disadvantage

  18. Hear Applications • In order to be considered for the HEAR scheme applicants must: • Complete relevant section online by Feb 1st • Submit relevant evidence of family financial circumstances by April 1st • All documentation submitted must have your CAO and PPS number • No late documents accepted • Assessment results in late June • Accept CAO & HEAR offers in August • Attend mandatory Orientation Programme in August • Further details on www.accesscollege.ie

  19. New Award SystemThe National Qualifications Framework

  20. Irish Awarding Bodies • The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) • FETAC makes awards for learning in programmes in training centres, in further education colleges, in the community and in the workplace. • The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) • HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for higher education and training in Ireland outside the university sector, making awards for learning in a wide range of institutions, including the Institutes of Technology.

  21. Irish Awarding Bodies • The State Examinations Commission (SEC)SEC makes awards for Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate. • The Irish universities and the Dublin Institute of Technology make awards for programmes provided under their own aegis, and for some programmes provided in other institutions. The universities are: UL, DCU, TCD, UCD, UCC, NUIG & NUIM

  22. Professional Awarding Bodies -Ireland • An Bord AltranaisPharmaceutical Society of IrelandLaw Society of IrelandCouncil of the Honourable Society of King’s InnsInstitute of Chartered Accountants in IrelandNational Social Work Qualifications BoardRoyal Institute of Architects in IrelandMinister for Communications, Marine and Natural ResourcesDirector of Telecommunications RegulationIrish Aviation AuthorityRoyal College of Surgeons Ireland

  23. New Award SystemLevels relevant to CAO • Level 6 = Higher Certificate • Level 7 = Pass Degree • Level 8 = Honours Degree.

  24. Level Choices • Choose Max 10 Level 8 courses plus 10 level 7/6 courses. • State your course choices in order of genuine preference and career plans and not on points. • Courses are awarded in order of preference provided you have the points necessary.

  25. Level 8 Level 7 & Level 6 Ladder System

  26. Codes and levels • Make sure you have correct course code and course reference. (Research Handbook). • Do not mix level of courses • Fill in the course you most want as No. 1, your genuine preference, and 2nd preference as No. 2 and so on to choice No. 10 • Do not base you choices on points.

  27. Ladder • Do not include any course you have not researched thoroughly. It is a common mistake and may cause upset in August when offers are issued. • If you are given your 5th choice then all preferences below that are no longer considered.

  28. Moving up the ladder • In the 2nd or 3rd round offers it is possible you may be offered a course of a higher preference. • If no special category applies write ‘No’ in box.

  29. Closing Dates • The closing date is 5.15pm Feb 1st. • Non-standard applications before Dec 15th of 2010 • Online discount up to January 20th €35 • Essential that all restricted courses (R) are included at this time as they cannot be introduced later with the “change of mind forms” i.e. Portfolios in Art Music Design. • The closing date for “change of mind forms” is 1st July.

  30. Late Applications • Late applications accepted up to 1st May 2010 subject to restrictions i.e restricted courses, research page 4 of handbook • Exceptional closing date 22nd July only for undergraduates and in paper form only

  31. Fees

  32. Paper or online only No Application by Fax. • No Change of mind application by Fax. • C.A.O. only accept a single application. • You cannot apply on line and on paper.

  33. Payment • Pay the application fee by using the application fee payment form part one stamped by Bank or by credit card/debit card(Laser) online • Attach part one of the fee payment form to your application. • Enclose the acknowledgement card (stamped)and address card in block letters.

  34. Register and photocopy • Register posted applications for proof of postage. Certificate of postage at back of handbook. • Photocopy page 2 as record of courses applied for or enter choices on back page of handbook. • Sign and Date applications.

  35. Acknowledgement • By Feb 15th you will be notified of your CAO application number and a statement of courses. Keep record of this number. • If not received by Feb 15th write to C.A.O before Feb 19th at latest. • By the end of May you will be sent a statement of the Application Record as final acknowledgement. • If you have not received the Statement by June 1st contact the CAO immediately by letter

  36. Confirmation of application record • NB. Check this record against your retained photocopy. Online use ‘My Application’ facility • With record statement you will receive a “change of mind form” to register a change of course choice.

  37. Change of mind • Courses maybe changed from May 3rd up to the 1st July of exam year. • If changes are being made on one or both lists then the full list must be completed. • With change of mind form you cancel previous choices.

  38. Amend application • If you made an error in restricted courses • If you are a mature student with error or omission on courses. • Must be before 1st March 2010 • Incorrect application costs €10 to amend online

  39. Acceptance • After Leaving Certificate Results on August 18th the First Round Offers will be made on August 23rd • If you are given an offer on both lists you can accept 1 offer only online or by post – closing date August 30th • Each applicant will be offered a place in the highest of his/her course preferences, in respect to each of the two lists of courses.

  40. Acceptance • This offer will expire unless accepted by offer closing date- Usually 7 Days • If you do not receive notification within 3 days of the ‘Reply Date’ then contact the CAO immediately. You can also check if your acceptance received online.

  41. 2nd Round offers A second round of offers will be issued on Sept. 1st with closing date of Sept 8th • The process of offers continues until all available places offered • Whether you applied/accepted or not you can still apply for Available or Vacant places that HEIs offer through the CAO later in the process

  42. Cancellations • With cancellations you maybe offered one of your higher preference choices. • On offer of your higher preference choice, your lower preferences are no longer considered. • However if you already accepted an offer and don’t want a higher preference then you can keep your original offer

  43. Deferred Entry • If an applicant is offered a place it maybe possible to defer entry to the course for one year. • Do not accept the offer in the manner shown on the offer notice. • Write to the admissions office, within the allowed timeframe, of the College with your request and conditions. • Write DEFERRED ENTRY on the envelope. • Attach part C of the offer notice to the letter.

  44. Letter to admissions office • The letter must arrive in the admissions office at least 2 days before the reply date shown on the offer notice. • Write to the admissions office of college not to the C.A.O. • Short time given so be diligent. • Enquiries at offer time by email to help@cao.ie

  45. Taking up a deferral • You must re-apply in the succeeding year through CAO • Pay appropriate fee • State deferred course as the only preference on application • If the deferral is not granted then you may accept the offer for the current year

  46. Colleges offering Deferred Entry • The following allow deferred entry. • U.C.C. U.C.D. T.C.D. D.C.U. N.U.I.G. U.L. D.I.T. NUI Maynooth, • Institutes of Technology.It is strongly recommended that at the time of offer you write seeking deferral rather than telephone. • The Institute will communicate the result.

  47. Vacant Places • If after all offers have been made, and Vacant places exist, they will be advertised on the CAO website, persons who have not applied already may make a vacant place application on payment of a fee - €45 online. • Address C.A.O.Tower House, Eglington Street, Galway. Tel 091 509800. Fax 091 562344. www.cao.ieVacant places advertised

  48. Grants • Tuition fees of eligible first time undergraduate students is free • Registration fee - €1,500 • Grants based on Family Income, dependent children (or parents) in full time education and distance from college • Full maintenance grant allowed - 100%, or partial allowances of 75%, 50% 0r 25% depending on circumstances. • Additional rates of maintenance may apply for very low income earners or recipients of social welfare

  49. Grants • 3 different grant schemes for higher education – all pay the same levels of grants and cooperate with each other • HEG – administered by Local Authorities, covers courses in universities in IRL, NI, most courses in UK and EU, some courses in Its and other certain colleges in IRL and NI • VEC – scheme covers courses in Its, certain courses in NCAD, UL and DCU

  50. Grants • TLT – Third Level grants for trainees for most level 6 & 7 courses in ITs • PLC-ESF aided maintenance grant scheme covers eligible PLC/FE courses usually in the VEC sector • Students should fill out grant application for course they will most likely to uptake – only do it once and authorities will co-operate on administering grant on course entry • Application closing date is end August • All details at www.studentfinance.ie

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