Assistance schemes
QTAC believes that every student should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our assistance schemes provide the tools and resources you need to overcome challenges and succeed in your tertiary education journey.
Assistance Schemes
Assistance Schemes
Assistance Schemes
QTAC believes that every student should have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our assistance schemes provide the tools and resources you need to overcome challenges and succeed in your tertiary education journey.
Educational Access Schemes
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.
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?Â
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.
Admission Schemes
Admission Schemes
There are multiple other admission schemes that can help give you a boost. Be sure to check with each institution for further information.Â
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.Â
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.
Financial Assistance
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.
Special Admission Schemes
Special Admission Schemes
If you think EAS does not cover your situation, there are other admission schemes that may relate to you.
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.
Other special admissions schemes
Refer to our institution’s websites for information on any other special admissions schemes.
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.
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