1. Schools Presentation 2013/2014

2. 7,500 Full-time students & 4,000 Part-time Students 67 CAO Courses 33 Honours Bachelor Degrees 30 Bachelor Degrees with 28 leading to Honours Bachelor Degrees 4 Higher Certificate leading to Bachelor Degrees and then on to an Honours Degree Nationally and Internationally recognised Qualifications Cork Institute of Technology

3. Bishopstown Campus Cork Institute of Technology

4. National Maritime College of Ireland Cork Institute of Technology

5. CIT Cork School of Music Cork Institute of Technology

6. CIT Crawford College of Art and Design Cork Institute of Technology

9. The Progression Scheme: CIT will make available 50 places for students through the Progression Scheme. The institute will provide Post Entry Support for the participants in the form of induction and orientation, academic supports, educational guidance and where possible, financial assistance.

10. ELIGIBILITY: You must meet Indicator 1, plus a combination of 2 other indicators shown below; 1. INCOME: Your income falls on or below the maintenance grant limit 2012/13. 2. MEDICAL/GP VISIT CARD: Your family has a Medical Card/GP Visit Card that was in date on 31 December 2012. 3. MEANS TESTED SOCIAL WELFARE: Your family received a means-tested payment from the Department of Social Protection (previously Dept. of Social Welfare) for at least 26 weeks in 2012. 4. SOCIO-ECONOMIC GROUP:. Under-represented socio- economic groups are non-manual workers, semi-skilled and unskilled manual workers and agricultural workers. 5. DEIS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE: Attending one of our linked DEIS School for 5 yrs. 6. COLLEGE ATTENDANCE: The student is the first family member to attend third level education.

11. APPLICANTS MUST: Attain the minimum entry requirements for the course applied for (see website/prospectus) For students who meet the above Criteria, CIT will select the successful candidates based on: Application Form; School Reference; Personal Statement.

12. PERSONAL STATEMENT: The reason why you wish to go to CIT Your reasons for choosing the course/s listed on CAO form Your personal strengths and experiences which you believe will help you to enjoy and succeed in your chosen course in CIT Details of part time work, placement or voluntarily work, especially if it is relevant to your choice of course Social, sporting and other interests and activities Any further information that would support this application

13. Contact Details Elaine Dennehy, Project Coordinator021- 4335141 E: linkedschools@cit.ie W: www.cit.ie F: www.facebook.com/CITaccess