It doesn't involve CAO points.
A new pathway to higher education for Leaving Cert students who don't get enough points for their courses has been unveiled.
The new scheme will give students a chance to do certain degrees which don't involve CAO points.
They will start their degree in a college of further education, before moving on to higher institutions to complete it.
Guidance councillor from Mullingar, and former president of the Institute of Guidance Councillors, Betty McLaughlin says it's a wonderful opportunity:
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris says there won't be fees required for the time they spend in further education colleges:
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