HIGHER EDUCATION ACCESS ROUTE
Request for Information from the Department of Social Protection
CAO Office Use Only
Your parent(s)/guardian(s) must complete Part 2 and submit this form at their local DSP Intreo Centre. Keep a photocopy and proof of postage. Post all documents to reach CAO by Wednesday 10 March 2027 at 5pm. It is the responsibility of every applicant to ensure both pages of this form are filled in correctly.
Part 1: To be completed by HEAR Applicant
Part 2: To be completed by applicant's Parent(s)/Guardian(s)
I authorise the release of information outlined below for the purposes of assessing a HEAR application.
Part 3: To be completed by DSP Official
Parent 1/Guardian 1 Name: ___
Please do not alter the year for which information is required on this form.
Total Social Welfare Income on all social welfare schemes*
previously paid to this PPS number in the year 2025?
In receipt of means-tested social assistance payment(s) for at least 26 weeks or 6 months in the year 2025? YES □ NO
YES NO
Name of Payment(s): ___
*Excluding Child Benefit and certain supplements paid under the Supplementary Welfare Allowance schemes. This is page 1 of a 2 page form. Page 2 must be completed, signed and stamped.