Dear Parents/Guardians,

CAO information Handbooks were distributed to Leaving Certificate students in September. The CAO application process opened on November 5th. Early online application (discounted) is 20th January 2021 at 5.15 P.M. which costs 30 euro. Normal online application deadline is 1st February 2021 at 5.15 P.M. which costs 45 euro. Any student applying for HEAR or DARE, and anyone applying for Restricted courses must apply to CAO by this deadline.

Information is available at www.cao.ie
‘Info for Parents’ is a link available on the homepage of the CAO website.

Central Applications Office
The Central Applications Office processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Decisions on admissions to undergraduate courses are made by the HEIs who instruct CAO to make offers to successful candidates.
www.cao.ie

Please use the link below to access a Guide for Parents and Guardians relating to the CAO application system
http://www2.cao.ie/downloads/documents/CAOparentsguide.pdf

A guide for parents and guardians – CAO
www.cao.ie – 2 The CAO: A guide for parents and guardians Introduction Welcome to The CAO: A guide for parents and guardians.This document has been prepared by the Central Applications O?ce (CAO) to assist parents and guardians supporting a student in their
www2.cao.ie

Please use the link below to access the video presentation on the CAO application process
http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=video&bb=parents

Central Applications Office
Cookie Notice: This site uses cookies to enable users to obtain the best experience from the website.In particular, secure encrypted cookies are necessary to allow secure progression through the various elements of the online ‘apply’ and ‘my application’ services.
www.cao.ie

Regards,
Ms. Kennelly