Before applying for any course, you must meet both the programme entry requirements AND the Springboard+ funding eligibility criteria.

1. Programme Entry Requirements:

• Each programme has specific entry requirements that you must meet to be eligible to apply.
• These are clearly outlined on each programme page.
• You will be required to upload supporting documentation during the application to verify that you meet these requirements. 

2. Springboard+ Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible to apply for Springboard+ funding, you must meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria.
• These are clearly outlined here: https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility. 

If you do not meet the entry requirements and eligibility criteria

• If you do not meet the programme entry requirements, you will not be offered a place on the programme. Springboard+ funding offers cannot be transferred to another programme.
• If you do not meet the Springboard+ funding eligibility criteria, you may still apply for the programme as a fee-paying student, subject to availability. 

Once you have checked both the:

• Programme entry requirements AND
• Springboard+ funding eligibility criteria

If you decide to apply for Springboard+ funding, you must do so via the Springboard+ website.

Steps to Apply:

1. Visit https://springboardcourses.ie/
2. Find your chosen programme
3. Click Register and complete your application
4. During the registration, you will be required to upload: 
   • An up-to-date CV
   • Academic Transcripts from previous relevant qualifications
   • A motivational statement (min. 500 words) stating why you wish to study this programme at UCC and how you meet the programme entry requirements.
   • If English is not your first language, you will need to upload a copy of a UCC approved English Language Test/Exam. (English language requirements can be found HERE . 

• You can also see the Springboard+ funding link via each programme page. 
• You cannot apply via UCC Apply as a Springboard+ applicant until you have been offered a place and explicitly instructed to do so. 
• If you have applied via UCC Apply as a fee-paying applicant, you will not be considered for Springboard+ funding.

Review & Offers:

• Your application will be reviewed, with priority applicants receiving first offers.
• If you are successful, you will receive a provisional offer by email. You will not be enrolled until your eligibility is verified and payment (if required) is received. 

Payment & Verification:

• Applicants who are approved for 90% or 50% funding will be required to pay the remaining 10% or 50% fee balance at the point of registration. If your employer is covering the remaining 10%/50% of programme fees, you must pay this amount at the time of application and any reimbursement must be arranged directly between you and your employer.
• Additional documentation will be requested via the Springboard+ platform before the programme begins to verify your eligibility.
• Offers will be withdrawn if you are unable to provide requested documentation to verify you meet eligibility and programme requirements. 

IMPORTANT:

• Candidates are advised to apply early as high demand is anticipated and places are limited.