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The remaining HEAR criteria use a scoring system, and your total score determines whether you are eligible. However, if you are applying as a care-experienced applicant or as a member of the Traveller or Roma Communities, you do not need to meet Criterion 1 or Criterion 3." }, { "id": "p1.10", "order": 12, "type": "table", "bbox": { "l": 55.9191, "t": 418.9244, "r": 498.9519, "b": 232.4958 }, "text": "", "attrs": { "block_label": "table", "n_rows": 4, "n_cols": 2, "integrity": { "cells_checked": 8, "cells_flagged": 1, "flags": [ { "row": 3, "col": 1, "coverage": 0, "text": "Yes = 1.5" } ] } }, "children": [ { "id": "p1.10.1", "order": 13, "type": "table_cell", "bbox": { "l": 60.6926, "t": 413.02700000000004, "r": 217.646525, "b": 348.92400000000004 }, "text": "HEAR Criteria\n1. Household Income\n2. 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