What if my parent(s) or guardian(s) earned income outside Ireland?

If your parent(s) or guardian(s) earned income outside the Republic of Ireland in 2025, submit the equivalent tax documents for that country.

For documents that are not in English or Irish, you must also provide a certified English translation.

If you are unsure what documents are required, contact one of the HEAR advisors in participating colleges listed on page 10 for advice.

What if my parent or guardian is self-employed and also in receipt of a Department of Social Protection payment?

Submit a copy of a Self-Assessment - Chapter 4 for 2025, plus a Department of Social Protection form or statement for 2025.

How do I complete the Department of Social Protection (DSP) form or statement?

If your parent(s) or guardian(s) received a Department of Social Protection (DSP) payment during 2025, you must provide either:

• a completed DSP form, or
• a DSP payment statement.

The document must show:

• the name of the person receiving the payment,
• the name of the payment,
• the total amount received in 2025, and
• the payment start date and end date (if applicable).

HEAR requires evidence of your household income for the full 2025 tax year (52 weeks). Depending on your circumstances, you may also need to provide Revenue documents or evidence of other income.