If I’m eligible for EAS consideration, does this mean my ATAR will change?
No, institutions adjust your selection rank for a particular preference or course; your ATAR does not change.
Where can I download the EAS Cover Sheet?
To download the relevant cover sheet, please visit www.qtac.edu.au/educational-access-scheme/
How do I apply for EAS?
You can apply for EAS when you lodge your QTAC application. Applying for the Educational Access Scheme in your QTAC application is optional. To apply for EAS after lodging your QTAC application, download the cover sheet from our website and submit this to us with the required documentation. If you are not sure if EAS […]
Who can apply for EAS?
You can apply for 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 EAS, but most EAS categories relate to circumstances that affect your most recent studies.
What is EAS?
The Educational Access Scheme can help you if you have experienced circumstances that negatively affected your most recent studies. If you are assessed as eligible, you could receive adjustments to your ATAR or QTAC selection rank under EAS. Please check with the institution you are applying to for the maximum adjustments allowable.
What adjustments 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 and consideration through QTAC’s Educational Access Scheme.
2026/2027 Key Dates
4 August 2026 – Applications open, ATAR Portal opensSeptember 2026 – Fixed closing date for some Medicine/ Dentistry & Creative Arts programs11.59pm, 7 December 2026 – Due date to apply and submit documents for December offer round9am, 18 December 2026 – QLD ATAR Released23 December 2026 – Early Offer Round14 January 2027 – Major Offer […]
Common Acronyms
AMEB – Australian Music Examinations BoardANMAC – Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation CouncilAOQ – Assessment of QualificationsASQA – Australian Skills Quality AuthorityATAR – Australian Tertiary Admissions RankCSP – Commonwealth supported placeEAS – Educational Access SchemeGPA – Grade Point AverageHELP – Higher Education Loan Program (formerly HECS)’IB – International BaccalaureateQCAA – Queensland Curriculum and Assessment AuthorityQCE […]