Third Level and CAO Questions and Answers

What is the difference between level 7 and level 8 on the NFQ?

I was researching cao course choices and saw the term cut-off point referred to when discussing rounds of offers, what does this mean?

Can someone explain to me what CAO ‘vacant places’ mean and how can I apply for one?

Are there any alternatives to the state funded CAO colleges in Ireland?

If I place a course as first choice is there any way of accepting a course lower down if I get offered the one in first place?

I am thinking of deferring any CAO place I get offered in August. How do I go about deferring my place?

My daughter is interested in studying medicine and plans on taking the Gamsats next March and she need to do a lot of Prep work from September in the three science subjects. Can you please help us which some information as to what is the best path to follow here?

Who is eligible for grant assistance for third level?

Hi my son didnt get one of the courses he wanted in the first offers. Is he obliged to take one of the offers made or should he wait for the second round. What are the implications? Thanks - Peter

How do I apply for nursing through HEAR?

Will be starting college in September (hopefully) and am looking at accomodation options, not sure where I'm going yet so just wondering in general if on-campus accomodation works out more expensive or cheaper than off campus accomodation?

What kind of degrees do I need to be a p.e teacher?

I unfortunately did not get the course I was hoping for in first round and only got my 4th choice which I'm not too sure about. I don't think I will get decent offer in 2nd round, should I go ahead and accept 4th choice as I dont want to repeat?

Hi, I received my leaving cert results and dont think my points will get me any of my CAO choices. What are my options?

Can I defer my level 8 course and do a plc for the year to reapply to a course higher on my cao next year.