About DARE
DARE (Disability Access Route to Education) offers reduced points places to school leavers who, due to a disability, have experienced additional educational challenges in second-level education.
To be eligible for DARE, you must meet both:
- The DARE Evidence of Disability Criteria
- The DARE Educational Impact Criteria
For more information, Visit the Access College Website.
You can also email dare.midlands@tus.ie with any queries.
Students with a DARE Offer Coming to TUS Athlone
If you are DARE eligible, you may receive a place at TUS Athlone Campus with reduced points (10%), provided you meet the minimum entry requirements and any specific subject requirements for your chosen course.
Each DARE student is encouraged to contact us as soon as they accept their course to begin the Online Disability Support registration process.
We conduct individual Needs Assessments with students to determine their support requirements.
Important Steps for DARE Students
Check your emails! Within a few days of accepting your college offer, we will contact you with:
- An invitation to an online induction for DARE/HEAR students.
- A reminder to complete the online registration portal to start your support registration process.
Pre-Arrival Information Session
This webinar is of interest to:
- DARE Applicants
- Students with Disabilities
- HEAR Applicants
- Mature Students
- Other students identified in the National Access Plan
Pre-arrival information session for targeted groups 2024/25
TUS Athlone 360 Podcast – Episode 2 | Disabilities
Listen to Episode 2 of the TUS Athlone 360 Podcast, featuring an interview with TUS Athlone Disabilities Officer, Lisa Hanlon.
Lisa discusses:
- How she supports students throughout their studies.
- The DARE scheme and available disability supports.
- How first-year students are assisted in transitioning into third level.