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.
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 ReturnsPlease 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 will 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 is determined if you have lived in an Australian Statistical Geographic Remoteness Area category 2 to 7.You can check your Remoteness Area […]
What courses are eligible for the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
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 in their highly competitive courses allocated to applicants who are from Rural and Remote backgrounds to study as part of the Rural Access Scheme. […]
What is the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
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.
Who is considered a ‘carer’?
You are defined as a carer if, without being paid, you care for another person who needs ongoing support because of a long-term medical condition, a mental illness, a disability, frailty or the need for palliative care.• A carer may or may not be a family member and may or may not live with the […]
What is the Centrelink Income Statement, and how do I find it?
Income support payments are financial assistance administered by the Australian Government. These payments are made based on an assessment of the income and sometimes assets of the applicant, their partner, carer or supporter. For information about Centrelink means-tested income support payments, visit the Department of Human Services website. Family Tax Benefit Part A and B […]
I don’t receive Centrelink payments, am I eligible?
You could be. You just need to prove financial need by providing evidence to us including the last 8 weeks of your pay slips.
I have already started a course and want to transfer to another course. Am I still eligible?
Yes, you may still be considered for a Scholarship if you meet all other eligibility criteria.