Assistance Schemes
Find out about assistance schemes and the range of support, adjustment options to your rank and other options you might have to support your journey to tertiary education.
Assistance Schemes
Assistance Schemes
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) is designed to support students who have faced challenges that negatively impacted their most recent studies. If you’re eligible, EAS can provide adjustments to your selection rank, improving your chances of getting into your desired course. Additionally, many institutions offer financial assistance, including scholarships and bursaries, along with access to various support services to help you succeed in your studies.
Empower Your Educational Journey with Assistance Schemes
At QTAC, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Assistance schemes support you to overcome challenges providing the tools and resources needed for you to succeed in your tertiary education journey. Many students have already transformed their futures with the help of these schemes—now it’s your turn to thrive.
Explore the various schemes available and see how they can empower your educational journey.
Assistance Schemes
Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme
The Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme considers the impact of an applicant’s sporting demands on their educational outcomes in the past 2 years. Elite athletes, coaches, and referees applying through QTAC to eligible courses offered by Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology and University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) may be eligible to receive adjustments to their selection rank or ATAR via this scheme.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) can help you if you have experienced circumstances that negatively affected your most recent studies.
If you are eligible for EAS, you may get adjustments to your selection rank to help you to get into a course, and/or financial assistance from institutions.
Financial Assistance
There are several government, institution and private schemes that can provide financial assistance to students.
Rural Access Scheme
The Rural Access Scheme exists to recognise the challenges that are often faced by students from Rural and Remote backgrounds.
Some institutions offer courses with a number of places reserved for applicants from rural and remote backgrounds. This is part of the Rural Access Scheme, designed to support students like you.
Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme
The Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme takes into account how your sporting commitments may have affected your academic performance over the past two years.
Eligible applicants can receive a rank adjustment through this scheme, though it does not include scholarships or additional support for elite athletes.
Elite athletes, coaches, and referees applying through QTAC to eligible courses offered by Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology and University of the Sunshine Coast may be eligible to receive adjustments to their selection rank or ATAR via this scheme.
Individual institution rules and considerations apply. Applications for scholarships and other elite athlete support must be made separately and directly to the institution.
Am I eligible?
There are multiple criteria that applicants must meet to be eligible for the Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme.
Individual institution rules and considerations apply. Applicants may not be eligible for adjustments from all participating universities. Visit the institution’s website for more information about their policies.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must have undertaken study in the past 2 years. This study must be listed and assessed as part of your QTAC application.
- Participation in your sport must have taken place in the past 2 years.
- Participation in your sport must be at national or international level or at professional level/ in the professional player development pathway.
- Your sport must be listed as recognised and funded by Sport Australia (sports that are not recognised and/or unfunded by Sport Australia may be considered and applications are encouraged).
- You must be identified and recognised as an elite athlete or professional athlete within your sport OR you must be a minimum of Talent 3 (T3) categorisation within Sport Australia’s FTEM development framework.
- Coaches and referees/umpires must be involved at elite level to be considered.
- You must be able to verify your claim.
You can read more about applying, supporting evidence and FAQ’s.
Read more - about Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme
Applying
How do I apply?
You must nominate Elite Athlete at the time of applying. If you have applied to an eligible course, you will be sent an invitation to apply for the scheme after you submit your application.
You will need to download and complete the Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme application form and upload it to your QTAC application.
What supporting evidence do I need to provide?
If you are a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) you must complete Section 1 of the application form only. QTAC will confirm your participation directly with the QAS.
If you are not a member of the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) you must complete Section 1 and have your coach, team manager, or an authorised representative complete Section 2 of the form verifying your participation in your sport.
Please note that you must provide the completed form to be considered. Other documents such as character references, selection letters, sports resumes, personal statements, news articles, photographs, results statements, certificates, or awards are not acceptable evidence.
Download the Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme application form.
Other Elite Athlete Programs
Applications for scholarships and elite athlete programs are to be submitted directly to the institution. For more information and to apply, please visit the institution’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve shared the most frequently asked questions below to help you out!
I forgot to select Elite Athlete when I submitted my application, what should I do?
You can call or e-mail us and we can add this to your application. If you have applied to an eligible course, we will send you an invitation to download and complete the application form.
I selected Elite Athlete when I applied, but no longer wish to be considered. How can I remove this from my application?
Please upload a note to your application advising that you no longer wish to be considered, and QTAC will remove this from your application.
I selected Elite Athlete when I applied, why haven't I received an invitation to complete the application form?
If you applied to Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology or University of the Sunshine Coast, your selected courses may be excluded from the scheme. Please visit the website of the institution/s you have applied to for more information about excluded courses.
If you have not applied to any of the participating universities, then the Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme does not apply. You may be eligible for other elite athlete support – please visit the relevant institution’s website for more information about what is on offer and to apply.
Will I be notified if I am eligible for adjustments?
Yes. You will be notified once your application has been assessed and adjustments have been applied.
Please note that individual institution rules and considerations apply. Applicants may not be eligible for adjustments from all participating universities. QTAC does not notify applicants if they are not eligible.
I am elite athlete but I am not applying to Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, or University of the Sunshine Coast. Is there any elite athlete support available to me from other institutions?
Other institutions may offer elite athlete programs and support. Please visit the website of the institution you are applying to for more information and to apply.
My sport is not recognised and/or funded by Sport Australia, am I eligible?
Applications for scholarships and other elite athlete programs or support are separate to this scheme and must be made separately and directly to the institution. Please visit the institution’s website for more information about what is on offer and to apply.
I play school sport. Am I eligible?
No. Applications from athletes, coaches or referees participating only in school sport competitions (at any level) are not accepted. To be eligible you must be participating in age or open competitions at national or international level and be identified and recognised as elite.
I play for a regional team or a local sports club in a regional or state level competition, am I eligible?
No. To be considered, participation in your sport must be at national or international level, or at professional level/ in the professional player development pathway.
I have received and accepted an offer, what do I do now?
Elite athletes, coaches, and referees who receive an offer can apply to their institution for further elite athlete support. Please visit their website for more information and to apply.
I received an offer, but my Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme application has not been processed. What should I do?
The Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme is an application for an adjustment to your selection rank to help you get into your preferred course. Once you have received and responded to an offer in your preferred course, the scheme is no longer relevant to your application.
You can still apply directly to your institution for further elite athlete support. Please visit their website for more information and to apply.
Do I need to apply for the Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme to be considered for other elite athlete programs and support offered by institutions?
No. The Elite Athlete Adjustment Scheme is separate to all other elite athlete programs and support offered by institutions. Applications for scholarships and other elite athlete programs and support must be made separately and directly to the institution. Please visit the institution’s website for more information and to apply.
Financial Assistance
Explore ways to support your tertiary journey
There are various financial assistance options to support your tertiary education journey. Visit StudyAssist for detailed information on government loans, scholarships, some course fees and other support available to help you succeed. Explore the resources to find out if you can benefit from these programs.
New higher education students (domestic and onshore international) will need to apply for or hold a USI before census date. New students applying for Commonwealth financial assistance will be required to provide their USI on their Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF or eCAF), to be able to receive financial assistance (like a HELP loan).
To apply for a USI, click here.
GOVERNMENT HELP
Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) loans
There are a number of Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP) options available for Australians and permanent humanitarian visa holders. Visit the Study Assist website for more details.
HECS-HELP
Pay a student contribution
FEE-HELP
Pay a private provider
OS-HELP
Pay for overseas study
SA-HELP
Pay for all or part of student services and amenities fee.
SET FREE-HELP
Pay VET tuition fees.
Payments
Navigating financial support for education involves understanding various payments and allowances designed to aid students in different circumstances.
Below are the various Government allowances and payment support that are available to eligible students.
Youth Allowance
Youth Allowance – for eligible full-time students or apprentices aged 24 or younger.
ABSTUDY
ABSTUDY – for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Austudy
Austudy – for full-time students aged 25 and over.
Pensioner Education Supplement
Pensioner Education Supplement – for some Services Australia and Department of Veterans’ Affairs payment recipients.
Relocation Scholarship
Relocation Scholarship – an annual payment to help you move from a regional or remote area for higher education study.
Student Start-up Loan
Student Start-up Loan – a voluntary loan you can get up to twice a year if you’re an eligible higher education student.
Fares Allowances
Fares Allowance – helps with travel costs between your permanent home and your place of tertiary study
Tertiary Access Payment
Tertiary Access Payment – a payment to help students with the cost of moving from outer regional or remote areas for tertiary study.
Other concessions and allowances
Other concessions and allowances – includes Health Care Card or Rent Assistance.
Read more - about Institution and Industry help
Institution and Indsutry help
Institution Scholarships
Most institutions offer scholarships, including equity scholarships that assist regional students, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, and students from low-income backgrounds access study.
You must apply to the institution directly for most scholarships, except:
For these two, apply for the Financial Hardship category of our Educational Access Scheme in your QTAC application.
Institution Loans
Some institutions offer student loans. Contact the relevant institution for more details.
Industry Scholarships
Some companies offer scholarships through institutions. Contact the relevant institution for more details.
Public Universities Support
Public Universities
Commonwealth supported places
Commonwealth supported places (CSP) help you pay part of the course fee, with the Commonwealth Government paying the rest. What you pay varies between providers and courses.
Our Course search will tell you if CSP places are offered in a particular course, and its estimated cost. Once you have enrolled, your institution will tell you the exact student contribution details.
Public universities and Christian Heritage College offer courses with CSPs.
Currently, Australian and New Zealand citizens, New Zealand Special Category Visa holders and Australian permanent residents are eligible for a CSP.
There are also requirements about where you reside during your studies, depending on your citizenship status.
Visit the Commonwealth Government’s StudyAssist website for more information.
Other Financial Assistance
VET courses with TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland has a range of payment options available to students. Find out about TAFE’s costs and payment options.
VET courses with CQUniversity Australia
If you plan to study a VET course with CQUniversity Australia, you are required to pay some training and assessment costs.
Depending on the course, this may be the full fee or a government-subsidised fee.
Our Course search will tell you a VET course’s estimated cost. Once you’ve enrolled, CQUniversity will tell you the exact fee details.
For more information, contact CQUniversity Australia.
Direct Entry Institutions
Usually, you pay the full fee for studying a course through a direct entry institution.
You should confirm fees with individual institutions.
International student costs
International students should confirm with individual institutions.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
What is EAS?
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) helps QTAC applicants whose recent study was impacted by financial or personal challenges.
EAS supports you by levelling the playing field to give you a better chance to compete for tertiary study. It can assist if you have faced challenging circumstances that have affected your most recent schooling or study experience. All applicant information is treated with strict confidentiality and care. g
EAS can assist you if:
- You have qualifications that provide a QTAC selection rank. This includes completing senior secondary schooling (years 11 and 12) or other equivalent studies.
- You are applying for an institution or course that accepts EAS.
- You meet entry requirements even if you changed school subjects, as long as the new subjects align with the course requirements.
- You have missed school due to circumstances beyond your control, not including personal choice activities like sports, music, or cultural events.
If your EAS application is successful, you may receive adjustments to your QTAC selection rank. This can help you compete for tertiary study on a more equal basis.
If you are eligible for the Financial Hardship category, you may also get financial assistance from institutions, such as scholarships or bursaries.
EAS FAQs
FAQ 1
Who can apply?
Anyone applying for tertiary study through QTAC can apply for EAS.
The Financial Hardship category relates to your current and recent financial circumstances.
FAQ 2
When do I submit EAS documentation?
Refer to Key Dates and Fees for documentation due dates for scheduled offer rounds. We suggest you submit your documentation as soon as possible.
FAQ 4
Can I still apply for EAS if I didn’t nominate categories in my QTAC application?
Yes. To apply for EAS after lodging your QTAC application, download the cover sheets for your chosen categories and submit to us with the required documentation via documents@qtac.edu.au.
You will need your QTAC application number to apply for EAS.
EAS Categories & Coversheet Downloads
Applicants seeking EAS can apply to the 5 categories below that are relevant to them. You can apply to all categories that are relevant, but if you’re an adult applicant, keep in mind English Language and School Environment categories aren’t available.
EAS is an evidence-based scheme. To be considered for an adjustment you must:
- provide all supporting documents required in all categories
- ensure all documents are legible and easy to read
- upload all documents as PDFs
For more detail on supporting documents required, see the guidelines in each EAS category.
Please note: If you cannot provide the documentation, please submit a statement explaining why. You should also include any alternative documents that may support your case.
Financial Hardship
Navigating financial challenges can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our Financial Hardship category is here to support individuals residing in Australia who come from low-income backgrounds.
Financial Hardship is designed to provide much-needed assistance based on your current and recent financial circumstances.
Read more - about financial hardship eligibility
Eligibility
Apply in this category if you reside in Australia and are from a low-income background.
You qualify if:
- You, your parent/guardian, or your partner receive the maximum rate of a means and asset tested Centrelink Income Support Payment.
- You participate in The Smith Family Learning for Life Program.
- Your gross household income is below an institution-determined threshold.
You do not qualify if:
- Your household earns gross income greater than $100,000
- Your household holds assets or investments inconsistent with financial hardship
- You fail to provide sufficient evidence of gross household income
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Institution Scholarships and Bursaries
If you are assessed as eligible for Financial Hardship you may automatically be entitled to financial assistance, such as scholarships or bursaries, from some institutions. Refer to institution websites <<hyperlink Institution profiles>> for scholarship closing dates:
Family Tax Benefit
If you receive the Family Tax Benefit at the maximum rate, you will not necessarily be made eligible for EAS Financial Hardship. The Family Tax Benefit is not asset tested.
You may still be eligible for an adjustment, but you will need to supply evidence of your gross household income. See the Financial Hardship Cover Sheet, our Quick Guide on supplying Centrelink documents, and our Quick Guide on supplying Tax documents.
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Eligible Centrelink Benefits
If you, your parent/guardian, or your partner are receiving the maximum rate of one of the Income and Asset tested Centrelink benefits listed below at the time of your QTAC application, then you are eligible for an educational adjustment in the Financial Hardship category:
Income and Asset tested Centrelink benefits
- Abstudy
- Age Pension
- Austudy
- Carer Payment
- Disability Support
- Farm Household Allowance
- JobSeeker
- Parenting Payment
- Special Benefit
- Youth Allowance
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Electronic Verification with Centrelink
When applying through QTAC, your Centrelink benefits can be electronically verified if you personally receive the maximum rate of a Centrelink income and asset-tested benefit
QTAC can electronically verify your Centrelink benefits if:
- you personally receive the maximum rate of a Centrelink income and asset tested benefit
- you give us permission by accepting the Centrelink declaration in your QTAC application or on the coversheet.
QTAC cannot electronically verify your Centrelink benefits if:
- you do not give us permission
- a family member receives the maximum rate of an eligible Centrelink benefit, but you do not
- nobody in your household receives the maximum rate of an eligible Centrelink benefit
- you receive a part benefit
- if Family Tax Benefit is the only Centrelink benefit you receive. The Family Tax Benefit is not considered an eligible benefit as it is not asset tested.
All you need to do for us to electronically verify your benefit is enter your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) in the QTAC application and sign the declaration giving us permission to check electronically.
If we are unable to verify your benefit electronically, you will need to supply supporting documents.
Learn how to give QTAC your Detailed Income and Assets State from Centrelink here.
Documentation required
Financial Hardship Supporting Documents
Financial hardship is assessed based on your gross household income. The supporting documents you need to provide depend on your personal financial circumstances.
Supporting Documents
All financial hardship applicants – except for those whose Centrelink benefits we can verify electronically – must supply a completed financial hardship coversheet. This is needed to establish household composition and financial circumstances.
Financial hardship is assessed based on your gross household income. The supporting documents you need to provide depend on whether you are:
- Dependent (21 or younger)
- Independent (21 or younger)
- Independent (22+ and on the maximum rate of a benefit)
- Independent (22+ not on maximum benefit)
- Partnered
- A Business Owner or Dependent of a Business Owner
- Below Tax-Free Threshold
See “What supporting documents do I need to supply for Financial Hardship?” in the EAS FAQ.
Income Tax Return and Notice of Assessment
Download our quick guide on How to give QTAC your Income Tax Return and Notice of Assessment.
Home Environment & Responsibilities
Your home environment can significantly impact your ability to succeed in your studies. Our Home Environment & Responsibilities category is designed to support individuals who have faced challenging home conditions that negatively affected their recent studies
Read more - about home environment & responsibilities eligibility
Eligibility
If your home environment negatively impacted your most recent studies, you are eligible to apply for the Home Environment & Responsibilities.
You may have experienced the following if you're applying:
- Family conflict (significant dysfunction)
- Legal separation or divorce (self or parents)
- Substance abuse within your household
- Lack of stable housing
- Forced to be independent under the age of 18
- Abuse where you reside
- Assault where you reside
- Lack of support for education due to cultural demands
- Required to provide care for siblings in excess of normal domestic responsibilities
- Caring for a disabled or seriously ill family member or member of household
- Death or serious illness of a family member or member of household
- Home affected by a natural disaster or serious accident
- Home affected by drought In foster care or recently left foster care
Documentation required
Home Environment and Responsbilities Supporting Documents
When applying, you will need to upload the following documentation:
- a completed coversheet including a brief personal statement describing your circumstances
- at least one supporting document independently confirming your claim.
Depending on your case, supporting documents could include:
- A statement completed by your education provider
- A letter from your General Practitioner
- Medical/Insurance reports
- A Death Certificate
- A letter from your psychologist or counsellor
- Legal documents or a solicitor’s letter
- Centrelink Documents
- A letter from a community organisation with knowledge of your situation
- A letter from the Department of Children, Youth Justice, and Multicultural Affairs
English Language Difficulty
If English is not your first language, EAS could help give you a little boost in tertiary education.
Read more - about english language difficulty eligibility
Eligibility
Apply in this category if you reside in Australia and are from a low-income background.
To apply in this category you must:
- currently live in Australia
- be a current year 12 or
- be completing an approved bridging/preparatory studies course
- have already completed year 12 or bridging/preparatory studies and not have undertaken any study since.
You can apply in this category if:
- you have studied in English for less than 6 years
- you have experienced profound difficulty studying in English
- you are a recent migrant to Australia or
- you are a refugee or asylum seeker.
Please note: International students who have chosen to study in English in Australia are not eligible in this category.
Documentation required
English Language Difficulity Supporting Documents
All applicants must supply:
- a completed coversheet including a personal statement
- a school statement completed by a school representative
Personal Illness or Disability
If you’ve faced a personal illness or disability, EAS could help give you a little boost to tertiary education.
Read more - about personal illness or disability eligibility
Eligibility
You can apply in this category if you have experienced:
- a disability
- a long-term or recurrent medical or psychological condition
- a serious, short-term medical or psychological condition
- learning difficulties
Documentation required
Personal Illness or Disability Supporting Documents
All applicants in the personal illness or disability category are required to supply:
- a completed coversheet including a personal statement
- a patient statement completed by a registered healthcare professional
Current year 12s must also suppy:
School Environment
Your educational journey may have been disrupted by various challenging circumstances. The EAS School Environment is intended for individuals who have faced significant obstacles in their schooling, ensuring you get the help you need to succeed in your studies.
Read more - about school environment eligibility
Eligibility
To apply in this category you must:
- be a current year 12 or
- be completing an approved bridging/preparatory studies course
- have already completed year 12 or bridging/preparatory studies and not have undertaken any study since
You can apply if you have experienced:
- Regional or remote schooling.
- Travel time greater than 2 hours to school each day, as a round trip, from your home in a regional or remote area.
- Significant peer conflict at school during your senior studies.
- A natural disaster or serious accident that affected your school.
- Death of a school peer.
- Limited access to schooling before coming to Australia as a refugee.
- One or more changes of school or school system in Years 11 and 12 with adverse impact.
- Excessive change of teachers in one or more subjects during senior schooling (generally more than 3 teachers or 4 changes).
- Distance Education for one or more subjects during years 11 and 12 due to circumstances beyond your control.
- Composite or concurrent classes for one or more subjects during your senior schooling with adverse impact.
Documentation required
School Environment Supporting Documents
All applicants must supply:
- a completed coversheet including a personal statement
- a school statement completed by a school representative.
How to Apply with EAS
The below list details how you can apply through QTAC with EAS.
If you are unsure if EAS could help you, call us on 1300 467 822 so we can assist.
Frequently asked questions
General EAS FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions for the Educational Access Scheme
Can I apply for EAS based on the impact of COVID-19?
Applicants whose most recent study was negatively impacted by COVID-19 can apply for the Educational Access Scheme.
Each applicant must make a case based on their individual circumstances and supply all the supporting documents normally required for the category in which they are applying.
Some examples of COVID-19-related circumstances we have considered in past admissions years are supplied below.
EAS Category Circumstances:
- School Environment
- Positive COVID-19 case/s in school community leading to prolonged school closure.
- Poor internet connectivity for rural and regional students negatively impacting online learning during protracted COVID-19 lockdowns.
- Missed schooling
- Boarding students forced to return home to remote areas and unable to recommence in-person studies at the same time as city peers due to travel restrictions and lockdowns.
- Returned overseas travellers who missed a significant period of study due to quarantine requirements.
- Home Environment COVID-19 case/s in applicant’s immediate family or household disrupting study for a significant period.
- Family members of front-line health care workers who experienced serious disruption to their home environment.
- Personal Illness Applicant tested positive to COVID-19 with severe and prolonged impact on study.
My family or school was impacted by recent floods? Can I apply for EAS?
QTAC encourages flood-affected applicants to apply for the Educational Access Scheme when their most recent study was negatively impacted.
- Apply in the Financial Hardship category if your household has experienced financial difficulties as a result of the floods.
- Apply in the Home Environment and Responsibilities category if your home was damaged.
- Apply in the School Environment category if your schooling was disrupted.
If I'm eligible for EAS, does this mean my ATAR will change?
No, institutions adjust your selection rank for a particular preference or course; your ATAR does not change.
What documentation do I provide for EAS?
Documentation required for EAS depends on the EAS category you apply under. For most categories, you must complete the relevant Educational Access Scheme cover sheet and attach supporting documentation. View the EAS Categories for specific documentation requirements.
Can I upload my EAS suporting documents as multiple files?
Where possible, please upload one high-quality PDF file per EAS category, containing all supporting documents. You won’t be able to upload more than one file.
However, you can always provide additional documents by emailing them to documents@qtac.edu.au.
Are there any equity scholarships linked to EAS?
Most institutions offer scholarships, including equity scholarships that assist regional students, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, and students from low-income backgrounds access study.
You must apply to the institution directly for most scholarships, except: QUT’s Q-Step Scheme, UQ’s UQ-Link Program, and the USC Equity Bursary. For these scholarships, apply for the Financial Hardship category of our Educational Access Scheme in your QTAC application.
Is applying for the EAS mandatory?
No, EAS is an optional part of your application. If you decide you no longer wish to apply for the scheme, you should notify QTAC as soon as possible. You can do this by uploading a note to your application stating you no longer wish to apply or by calling our contact centre on 1300 467 822.
How much educational adjustment can I get?
QTAC’s participating tertiary institutions each have their own rules about the maximum EAS adjustments they allow, as well as how EAS is weighted and combined with other adjustments.
For more information, check directly with your preferred institutions or call QTAC’s contact centre on 1300 467 822.
Do all QTAC institutions accept EAS?
The following institutions do not accept EAS for any of their courses:
- Bond University
- SAE University College
- Torrens University
- Griffith College
If you are applying to one of these institutions but also selected preferences at others, you may still wish to apply for EAS. Any educational adjustment will only be applied to your preferences at participating institutions.
If your only nominated institutions do not accept EAS, you may wish to cancel your EAS application or change your preferences.
Are there any courses that do not accept EAS?
EAS is not accepted for the courses listed below. If you are applying to one of these courses but also preferenced others, you may still wish to apply for EAS. Any educational adjustment will only be applied to courses that accept the scheme.
If your only nominated courses do not accept EAS, you may wish to cancel your EAS application or change your preferences.
Institution | Course |
Bond University | Bachelor of Medical Studies programs |
CQUniversity | Bachelor of Education programs |
Griffith University | Medical Science, Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry), Dental Health Science, Master of Teaching programs, all Nursing Advanced Standing programs, Bachelor of Animation, Bachelor of Film and Screen Media Production, Bachelor of Games Design |
James Cook University | MBBS Bachelor of Medicine-Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Bachelor of Veterinary Science |
Queensland University of Technology | Dean’s Scholar’s Programs; Academic Scholarship courses; all courses with audition, portfolio, or interview requirements |
What happens after I apply for EAS?
Once you have finalised your application and given QTAC all the required supporting documents, our EAS assessors will consider your case against specialised criteria in the five categories.
If our assessors require more supporting evidence, they will contact you and ask for it. Please take care when supplying additional documents. Our assessors only have time to write to you once.
Your EAS application can only be finalised once you have supplied all requested documents.
If your application is successful an educational adjustment will be applied to your selection rank.
Have my EAS documents been assesed yet? When will my EAS application be assessed?
QTAC receives a large number of EAS applications every year.
During the peak period in November and December, we are often processing applications submitted two to three weeks ago. Please wait a fortnight before inquiring.
Ensure you read documentation guidelines closely and supply correct documents. If we need to send you correspondence requesting additional documents, this can delay processing.
Did you receive my EAS documents?
If unsure, check the applicant’s online services. At busy times, it may take an assessor two to three weeks to look at your application.
What documents have I provided?
For your own reference, please keep copies of all the EAS documents you submit. You can upload additional documents at any time if you realise you have forgotten something.
Are the documents I supplied sufficient?
If the documents you supplied do not meet our requirements, an EAS assessor will send you correspondence. The correspondence will advise why the current documents are insufficient and what further documents are required. Please regularly monitor QTAC online services for EAS correspondence.
If you have not received correspondence specifically requesting additional EAS documents, then you can assume our assessors have not yet looked at your case.
I received correspondencce requestion further EAS documents. What do I need to provide?
Read the correspondence carefully. Our assessors will list everything they need you to send. You should also check what you have supplied against the general documentation guidelines on our website. You can only be considered for an adjustment if you supply all required documents.
My school said they will supply my supporting documents directly to QTAC. Have your received them yet?
Check with your school initially. If we have not received documents from them by the time an EAS assessor looks at your case, we will send you correspondence advising that the School Statement remains outstanding.
What was the outcome of my EAS application?
You will be advised via applicant online services when assessment of your EAS application has been finalised. If you require more information, please call or email the QTAC contact centre on 1300 467 822.
What should I do if I disagree with the outcome of my EAS application?
First, re-read the eligibility and documentation guidelines in your chosen EAS categories. If you still believe your case has not been fairly assessed, please set out the reasons in writing and submit to QTAC requesting a formal review. You may also wish to provide any additional documents you feel will support your case.
Can I supply my EAS documents from a previous application?
We assess all EAS documents that are supplied to us on a case-by-case basis. Up-to-date supporting documents usually provide the best evidence of the disadvantage you experienced during your most recent study.
In some instances, if the affected study took place in the past and you have not undertaken any study since, older documents may provide all the information we need.
I cannot supply supporting documents. Can I still be considered for EAS?
EAS is an evidence-based scheme. We cannot apply an educational adjustment unless sufficient supporting documents are supplied.
I no longer wish to apply for EAS. What should I do?
Please upload a note against each EAS category in your application stating that you no longer wish to apply.
Which courses count as bridging or preparatory studies courses?
Not sure if you are taking a bridging and preparatory studies courses? Refer to the list below:
- Australian Maritime College Preparation Programs
- Australian National University Preparation Programs
- Bond University Foundation Programs
- Charles Darwin University Preparation Programs
- Canberra Institute of Technology Preparation Programs
- Central Queensland University Preparation Programs
- Charles Sturt University Preparation Programs Curtin University of Technology Preparation Programs
- Deakin University Preparation Programs
- Edith Cowan University Preparation Programs
- Flinders University Preparation Programs
- Griffith University Preparation Programs
- James Cook University Preparation Programs
- La Trobe University Preparation Programs
- Monash University Preparation Programs
- University of Newcastle Preparation Programs
- University of New England Preparation Programs
- NSW TAFE Cert III/IV in Tertiary Preparation Other bridging or preparatory studies course
- Queensland Conservatorium of Music Preparatory Program
- TAFE QLD Certificate in Engineering Preparatory Studies (CN649, CNJ30) QLD Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation Queensland University of Technology Preparation and Bridging Programs
- RMIT Preparation Programs
- University of South Australia Preparation Programs
- University of the Sunshine Coast Preparation Programs
- Swinburne Institute of Technology Preparatory Programs
- University of Southern Queensland Preparation Programs
- Southern Cross University Preparation Programs
- University of Tasmania Preparation Programs
- University of Adelaide Preparation Programs
- University of Ballarat Preparation Programs
- University of Canberra Preparation Programs
- University of Melbourne Preparation Programs
- University of New South Wales Preparation Programs
- University of Queensland Preparation Programs
- University of Sydney Preparation Programs
- University of Technology, Sydney Preparation Program
- University of Wollongong Preparation Programs Victoria
- University Preparation Programs
- University of Western Australia Preparation Programs
- University of Western Sydney Preparation Programs (all campuses) UNILEARN Bridging subjects
Financial Hardship EAS FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions for the EAS Financial Hardship category.
What supporting documents do I need to supply for Financial Hardship?
All financial hardship applicants – except for those whose Centrelink benefits we can verify electronically – must supply a completed financial hardship coversheet. This is needed to establish household composition and financial circumstances.
Financial hardship is assessed based on your gross household income. The supporting documents you need to provide depend on whether you are:
- Dependent (21 or younger)
- Independent (21 or younger)
- Independent (22+ and on the maximum rate of a benefit)
- Independent (22+ not on maximum benefit)
- Partnered
- A Business Owner or Dependent of a Business Owner
- Below Tax-Free Threshold
Dependent (21 or younger)
If you are 21 or younger, you are considered dependent unless you meet one of the conditions that make you independent (21 or younger).
We require evidence of your parents/guardians’ income, even if you are earning income yourself.
If your parents or guardians only income is a Centrelink income and asset tested benefit, you must supply:
- Your parents’ or guardians’ most recent Income Statement from Centrelink
If your parents or guardians receive income other than a Centrelink benefit, you must supply:
- Your parents’ or guardians’ Income Tax Return for the most recent financial year
- Your parents’ or guardians’ Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year
Independent (21 or younger)
If you’re 21 or younger, you can be considered independent if any of the following apply. You:
- can show you support yourself through work
- are, or have been, married or are in a registered relationship
- live in a de facto relationship as a member of a couple for at least 12 months
- have, or have had, a dependent child
- are a job seeker assessed as unable to work over 30 hours a week
- are in a situation where it’s unreasonable to live at home
- have parents who can’t look after you
- are a refugee and your parents don’t live in Australia
- are an orphan and haven’t been legally adopted
- are in state care, including foster care.
See documentation guidelines for Independent (22+ and on the maximum rate of a benefit) or Independent (22+ not on maximum benefit) whichever applies to you.
Independent (22+ and on the maximum rate of a benefit)
If you are 22 or older Centrelink considers you independent.
If you personally receive the maximum rate of a Centrelink income and asset tested benefit, simply enter your Centrelink Customer Reference Number (CRN) in the QTAC application.
QTAC will confirm your information with Centrelink electronically.
Independent (22+ and not on the maximum rate of a benefit)
If you are 22 or older Centrelink considers you independent.
If you don’t receive the maximum rate of an eligible Centrelink benefit, you must supply:
- your Income Tax Return for the most recent financial year
- your Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year
- your most recent Income Statement from Centrelink (if you receive benefits)
Partnered
If you have a partner, you must document gross income for both you and your partner.
To document your gross income please supply:
- your Income Tax Return for the most recent financial year
- your Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year
- your most recent Income Statement from Centrelink (if you receive benefits)
To document your partner’s gross income please supply:
- your partner’s Income Tax Return for the most recent financial year
- your partner’s most recent Income Statement from Centrelink (if they receive a benefit)
- your partner’s Notice of Assessment for the most recent financial year
A Business Owner or Dependent of a Business Owner
Business owners and their dependents must fully document their gross business income and expenses as well as individual income.
Sole traders and their dependents must supply:
- the business operator’s individual Income Tax Return
Business operators who run a partnership, company, or trust should supply their individual tax return AND relevant evidence of business income, which may include:
- Business Accounts including a complete, itemised list of expenses
- Partnership Tax Returns
- Company Tax Accounts
- Trust Tax Return
Below the tax-free threshold
If any member of your household aged 22 or older was not required to lodge an Income Tax Return because their income was below the tax-free threshold, you must provide an official non-lodgment advice from the Australian Taxation Office for that person.
QTAC also requires documentary evidence of all income the individual earned below the threshold.
See the table below for guidance on how to document income below the tax-free threshold.
Type of Income | Evidence |
Centrelink Benefit | Annual Centrelink pay summary showing total benefits for the financial year |
Wages | ATO income statements showing gross payments from all employers |
Bank interest | bank statements showing annual interest earned
|
Investment returns | dividend statements |
rent | Income Tax Return required |
What counts as gross household income?
Gross household income includes:
- gross salary and wages from employment
- Centrelink taxed benefits/payments
- Employer reportable super and employer reportable fringe benefits
- gross income from a business/primary production
- income from partnerships/trusts gross interest earned (refer to Centrelink for the deeming rules)
- gross dividends received (refer to Centrelink for the deeming rules)
- gross rental income from investment properties
- capital gains income
- tax-free payments from Centrelink and
- Department of Veterans’ Affairs payments
What are the institution-determined thresholds for financial harships?
We calculate eligibility under Financial Hardship based on gross household income from all sources. The figures below are indicative only and subject to change.
If your household income is slightly higher (within 10%), it is still worth applying, as other factors can be taken into consideration.
Status | Weekly Gross Income | Annual Gross Income |
Single, no children | $1,153.50 | $59,982 |
Couple combined, no children | $1,972.50 | $102,570 |
Single, one dependent child | $1,972.50 | $102,570 |
Couple, one dependent child | $2,023.50 | $105,222 |
For each additional child | $51 | $2,652 |
What if my financial situation recently changed due to extreme circumstances?
If you or your family have experienced extreme financial situations such as early payout of super for medical reasons, please submit supporting documentation in addition to the Income Tax Return, Notice of Assessment and Centrelink documents requested. We assess such situations case by case.
I have supplied all the required documentation for financial hardship. Why have I been asked for additional evidence?
Re-read all correspondence from QTAC carefully and double check the documentation guidelines to be absolutely sure you have supplied full and complete documentation. Sometimes when applicants claim to be living on very low annual income (less than the maximum of JobSeeker payment) we request further evidence. All claims to be living on income below this level must be substantiated.
I have been asked to supply a copy of my most recent income statement from Centrelink. Where can I find it?
Refer to our quick guide.
Which document is the Centrelink Income Statement?
The document we require is clearly labelled “Income Statement.” We need it to check the name and date of birth of the person receiving the benefit, the name of the benefit, and whether the individual is receiving the maximum rate (yes or no). No other document provides all this information. Be sure not to confuse your Income Statement with a similar looking document titled, “About your Family Tax Benefit/Youth Allowance/Disability Support Pension.”
This document does not provide us with all the information we need and is not assessable.
Why does QTAC require the Income Tax Return and Notice of Assessment for EAS? Why can’t you accept pay summaries or ATO tax summaries?
We calculate eligibility under Financial Hardship based on gross household income. The Income Tax Return is the only document that provides us with all the information needed for our assessment.
We need the Notice of Assessment in addition to the full Income Tax Return as evidence the document was formally lodged with the Australian Taxation Office. Pay summaries are not assessable as they usually only show income from one employer.
ATO tax summaries are not assessable as they do not show full details of income from all sources.
The Notice of Assessment is not assessable alone without its accompanying Income Tax Return because it shows taxable income only.
What is the difference between an Income Tax Return and a Notice of Assessment?
The Income Tax Return is the longer, multi-page document a taxpayer or their accountant lodges with the Australian Taxation Office.
The Notice of Assessment is the shorter, one-to-two-page document that the Australian Tax Office sends back to the taxpayer once assessment has been finalised.
Both are required for us to assess your eligibility for EAS Financial Hardship.
What documents cannot be used as evidence in the Financial Hardship category?
PayG Payment summaries and ATO Income Statements cannot be used as evidence of financial hardship. They show gross payments from one or more employers, but do not include other kinds of income such as Centrelink benefits, interest, investments, and rent.
Screenshots from the ATO website cannot be used as evidence of financial hardship. These provide an incomplete, unofficial, point-in-time summary of tax information. We require a full Income Tax Return that has been officially lodged with the Australian Taxation Office and its accompanying Notice of Assessment.
Bank statements cannot be used as evidence of financial hardship. They show income and expenses for one or more bank accounts over a period of time, but do not provide an overall picture of an individual’s finances for the past financial year.
My household uses a tax agent and will not lodge a tax return until after the deadline for QTAC applications. Can I apply for Financial Hardship?
If you wish to be considered for EAS Financial Hardship, you will need to lodge you Income Tax Return and have it assessed in time for your QTAC application. You cannot be made eligible without supplying this document.
How do I know if I’ve been offered an institution scholarship?
If you have been made eligible for scholarship the offering institution will contact you directly.
Home Environment & Responsibilities EAS FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions for the EAS Home Environment & Responsibilities category.
My past studies were impacted by a difficult home environment many years ago. What evidence can I provide?
An EAS adjustment can only be applied if the circumstances impacted your most recent rankable study.
EAS cannot help if:
- you dropped out of the study without receiving a rank
- If you have undertaken subsequent rankable study
- If your most recent study took place many years ago, you may be eligible, but it can be challenging to document your claim.
- If you have discussed your past home environment with a psychologist/psychiatrist or other medical professional, they may be able to provide a support letter.
- If you have a current diagnosis of a disability or mental health condition related to your past home environment, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, you can supply medical documents as evidence.
Personal Illness & Disability EAS FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions for the EAS Personal Illness & Disability category.
Can I provide a medical report, letter or certificate from a medical professional instead of having them fill out the patient statement?
The patient statement is the best option as it is up-to-date and supplies our assessors with all the information they require. But we assess all the documents we are given.
If your medical professional would prefer to supply a support letter, please ensure they answer all the questions covered by the patient statement. Otherwise, we may need to write to you requesting clarification.
Only send other medical documents such as referral letters, specialist medical reports, and discharge summaries as a last resort. These do not usually address the impact on study and rarely provide all the information we require.
School Environment EAS FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions for the EAS School Environment category.
Can I apply for an EAS adjustment based on excessive travel time to and from school?
Yes, but your residential address must be in a regional or remote area. That means it must be in an RA3, RA4, or RA5 area according to the Australian Statistical Geography Standard. You can enter your address and check your eligibility here.
For you to be considered, your daily travel time by car or public transport must be in excess of two hours as a round trip.
If your home address is in an RA1 or RA2 area, you are not eligible for an adjustment based on travel time.
A school peer or teacher died during my senior studies. Can I apply for EAS?
Yes, if the loss of the individual negatively impacted your studies, you can apply in the School Environment category. The personal and school statements should address:
- The nature of your relationship with the person
- When they died
- How long you knew them
- Your involvement in the funeral or other commemorations
- How your studies were impacted
I’m applying on the basis of excessive teacher changes. What information do you need?
We need to know:
- which subjects were impacted
- the number of teachers for each subject
- number of changes for each subject
- why you believe the changes had a negative impact on your studies
For Guidance Officers EAS FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions to help Guidance Officers assist their students with EAS.
Can I send a blanket statement for a group of students who were all impacted by the same circumstances?
Individual support statements usually make a stronger case for the applicant than generic letters. However, we understand that many school staff support a substantial number of EAS applications each year and that considerable time and effort is involved.
All School Statements are read and assessed against the same criteria – including blanket statements. Adding a sentence or a short paragraph describing the educational impact on the individual applicant often greatly improves their chances of receiving an adjustment.
I’m supporting a student who experienced excessive teacher changes. What information do you need?
We need to know:
- which subjects were impacted
- the number of teachers for each subject
- number of changes for each subject
- why you believe the changes had a negative impact on your studies
An EAS applicant has requested my support but would prefer not to disclose the details of their case for privacy reasons. Can I still complete a school statement?
Yes. You can explain in the statement that the applicant has chosen not to inform you of the circumstances for privacy or other reasons. If appropriate, you can supply other relevant information that may be available to you, such as the number of days of schooling the applicant missed in years eleven and twelve and details of any educational adjustments made at school level.
Ensure the applicant understands that if they wish to be considered for an adjustment, they must:
- disclose the circumstances to QTAC’s EAS assessors in their personal statement
- provide adequate supporting documentation to corroborate the circumstances
If the school statement is the only evidence they supply but it does not specifically confirm the key details of their claim, they will not be eligible for an adjustment.
I have a sensitive case that I want to discuss with a QTAC EAS assessor. How can I get in touch?
The EAS team are happy to help. You can email us your query via eas@qtac.edu.au or request a call back by providing your name, position, school, and best contact details.
Can QTAC report the outcomes of an EAS assessment to the school?
The outcomes of an individual EAS assessment cannot be disclosed to anyone other than the applicant or their authorised person. Summary data of EAS outcomes for your whole school is available upon request. Email eas@qtac.edu.au to request.
Special Admission Schemes
There are multiple admission schemes that are here to help you along your tertiary education journey. Depending on your life experiences or circumstances, you could relate to multiple admission schemes.
Read more - about special admission schemes
Year 12 subject scheme
You may get a rank/ATAR adjustment for successfully completing specific Year 12 subjects. The adjustments are added to your ATAR or selection rank, and can make you more competitive.
- To get a Year 12 adjustment, you must be a current Year 12 student.
- Institutions decide which subjects they give adjustment for, and how many.
- Year 12 subject adjustment aren’t added to selection ranks for other qualifications such as certificates III or IV or music qualifications, etc.
Refer to the institutions website for details on their Year 12 subject adjustment schemes.
Access and equity schemes
Access and equity schemes can help you access and manage the costs of tertiary education. Through access and equity schemes, institutions may offer you:
- scholarships, bursaries and other financial assistance
- ranks/ATAR adjustment
- support services.
You may be eligible for access and equity schemes if you have experienced financial hardship or educational disadvantage.
Refer to the institutions website for information about their access and equity schemes.
Regional preference schemes
Some institutions give you ATAR/rank adjustment for being a local resident, or for living in a regional or remote area. Institutions adjust your ATAR/selection rank for entry, which can make you more competitive.
Refer to the institutions website for information about their regional preference schemes.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schemes
If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you have access to special entry schemes and support services.
For most schemes, you must identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander on your QTAC application. For others, you must apply through the institution.
Refer to the institutions website for details on their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander schemes.
Elite Athlete and Performer Scheme
Institutions may offer elite athlete and performer admissions schemes. For information about performer schemes contact the institution directly. The following institutions have specific programs for elite athletes and/or other study assistance schemes. Select an institution for more information:
Other special admissions schemes
Refer to our institution’s websites for information on any other special admissions schemes.
Rural Access Scheme
The Rural Access Scheme exists to recognise the challenges that are often faced by students from Rural and Remote backgrounds.
Some institutions offer courses with a number of places reserved for applicants from rural and remote backgrounds. This is part of the Rural Access Scheme, designed to support students like you.
- You can study as part of the Rural Access Scheme if you have lived in Rural and Remote areas of Australia for five years consecutively (60 full months) or ten years cumulatively (120 full months).
- Rural and Remoteness is determined if you have lived in an Australian Statistical Geographic Remoteness Area category 2 to 7.
You can check your Remoteness Area category by visiting the Health Workforce Locator website. Choose the “Modified Monash model” section and select “2019” as the year when searching for your current or previous permanent home address.
Supporting documents
Please see the Rural Access Scheme Supporting Documentation Guide for detailed information about accepted documentation.
Download the RAS coversheet.
Read more - about Rural Access Scheme
CQUniversity (CQU), Griffith University (GU), James Cook University (JCU), The University of Queensland (UQ), University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), and University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) offer a number of places allocated to applicants who are from Rural and Remote backgrounds to study as part of the Rural Access Scheme.
For QUT you will be provided with an adjustment to most courses if you are currently living in Rural and Remote areas of Australia. If you are year 12 boarder, please make sure your residential address is your home address.
Visit the institution profiles below to learn more about the university’s scheme:
How to apply?
If you have applied to a Rural Access Scheme eligible course, you will automatically be sent an invitation to apply for the scheme after you submit your application.
You will need to download and complete the cover sheet and upload it to your QTAC application with supporting documentation by the due date outlined on the form.
Please note the cover sheet is not required if you are solely applying to QUT.
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve included some of our most frequently asked questions below to help you along this journey!
I have never lived in a rural area, why have I been sent an invitation to apply for the rural access scheme?
All applicants applying to Rural Access Scheme eligible courses are sent a Rural Access Scheme request. If the scheme does not apply to you, then you do not need to do anything further – please disregard the request.
I go to school in Brisbane and I am currently boarding/living here while I study, but my permanent home address (family home), is in a rural area. Do I qualify for the rural access scheme?
Yes, if you live at your family home when you are not at school, then you can be considered for the Rural Access Scheme.
I have been living in a rural area for 3 years to date and intend on residing here for a total of 5 years. Am I eligible for the Rural Access Scheme?
No. To be eligible for the Rural Access Scheme, you must meet the criteria of having lived rurally for five consecutive years or ten years cumulatively at the time of applying. Future dates will not be accepted.
I am planning to move rurally at the end of the year. Can I apply for the Rural Access Scheme?
No. The rural residence claimed must be your current or previous primary residence and cannot include future places of residence. To be eligible, you must be able to provide evidence that you have lived in a rural area for five years consecutively or ten years cumulatively.
I live in Brisbane, but my family has a property in a rural area which we visit a few times a year. Can I apply for the Rural Access Scheme?
No. Holiday homes, investment properties and secondary residences do not qualify. The Rural Access Scheme is assessed based on your primary residence only.
Do I get additional consideration if I have lived in a rural area for longer compared to other applicants?
No. All applicants meeting the minimum eligibility requirements of five years consecutively or ten years cumulatively are considered equally regardless of the amount of time spent in a rural area.
I can't find my address on the Health Workforce Locator; how can I check if I am eligible?
If you are unable to find your address, try searching more broadly for your suburb only.
Can I provide a Statutory Declaration to support my claim?
Statutory declarations are strictly not accepted by QTAC as supporting evidence for the Rural Access Scheme, however may be requested by some institutions on a case by case basis. You should not provide a statutory declaration, unless requested to do so.
I have applied to the CQUniversity Bachelor of Medical Science (Pathway to Medicine) and I live in or have previously lived in Central Queensland and Wide Bay - am I eligible for additional adjustments?
If you have lived in and can demonstrate residence of 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in Central Queensland and/or Wide Bay you may be considered for additional adjustments for CQUniversity. To apply, you must download the Rural Access Scheme Coversheet and complete all sections including the CQUniversity nomination. Failure to complete this will result in you not being considered.
I have applied to the UniSQ Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Medicine Pathway), and I live in or have previously lived in Darlin Downs, South West Queensland, and identified regions. Am I eligible for additional adjustments?
If you have lived in and can demonstrate residence of 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively in the Darling Downs, South West Queensland or identified regions you may be considered for additional adjustments for UniSQ. To apply, you must download the Rural Access Scheme Coversheet and complete all sections including the UniSQ nomination. Failure to complete this will result in you not being considered.
What does 5 years consecutively mean?
5 years consecutively means that you have lived rurally for 5 years in a row. For example, from January 2015 to January 2020 would be 5 consecutive years (5 years in a row). You must provide supporting documentation for each year that you lived rurally.
What does 10 years consecutively mean?
10 years cumulatively means that you have lived in a rural area/s for a total of 10 years at any time across your lifetime. You may have moved back and forth between metropolitan and rural areas, but you can account for a total of 10 years where you lived rurally. You must provide supporting documentation for each period that you lived rurally.
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Essential information
Keep checking these pages, as they are date-specific, updated regularly, and contain important information that you’ll need as you plan to submit your application for each offer round.