Why am I being asked to provide more Educational Access Scheme (EAS) documentation when I have already submitted documents?
The documents you previously submitted do not contain all the information required to assess your Educational Access Scheme (EAS) category(ies). Please refer to the correspondence from QTAC and upload the additional documentation requested. Resubmitting the same documents may delay the assessment process. Important: If you do not provide the requested documentation, your EAS category(ies) may […]
What documentation do I provide for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS)?
Documentation required for Educational Access Scheme (EAS) depends on the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) category you apply under. For most categories, you must complete the relevant Educational Access Scheme (EAS) cover sheet and attach supporting documentation. Visit the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) page for specific category documentation requirements.
Where can I download an Educational Access Scheme (EAS) Cover Sheet?
To download the relevant cover sheet, please visit QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS).
How do I apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS)?
You can apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) when you lodge your QTAC application. Applying for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) in your QTAC application is optional. To apply for Educational Access Scheme (EAS) after lodging your QTAC application, download the cover sheet and submit it to QTAC with the required supporting documentation. If […]
Who can apply for Educational Access Scheme (EAS)?
You can apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) if you are applying for tertiary study through QTAC. You don’t have to be in Year 12 or currently studying to apply for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS), but most of the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) categories relate to circumstances that affect your most recent studies.
What is Educational Access Scheme (EAS)?
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) can help you if you have experienced circumstances that negatively affected your ability to perform in your most recent studies. If you are assessed as eligible, you could receive adjustments to your ATAR or QTAC selection rank under the Educational Access Scheme (EAS). Please check with the institution you are […]
What adjustments factors can I receive?
Adjustments may be applied for factors such as performance in certain Year 12 and university subjects, living or attending school in a certain location, sporting achievement and consideration through QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme (EAS).
What does 10 years cumulatively 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 […]
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.
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.