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.
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.
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.
What documents are not accepted for the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
We do not accept the following as evidence: Statutory declarations Letters on plain paper Letters from friends or neighbours Rates notices on their own Documents the list only a PO Box Income Tax Returns Please see the Rural Access Scheme Supporting Documentation Guide for detailed information about accepted documentation.
What documents do I need to supply for the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
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. You will also need to provide evidence of rurality. We accept: Supporting letters Utility bills Bank statements Pay G payment summaries Notice of Assessment (NOA) Centrelink statements […]
How do I know if I’m eligible for the rural access scheme (RAS)?
You are eligible for the RAS 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 are determined if you have lived in an Australian Statistical Geographic Remoteness Area category 2 to 7. You can check your […]