Educational Access Scheme

QTAC's Educational Access Scheme is for current and former students who have experienced difficult circumstances that have adversely impacted on their studies.

These circumstances may relate to one or more of the following EAS categories:

Depending on your situation, institutions may add bonuses to your rank/OP to increase the competitiveness of your tertiary study application. For a detailed information sheet on EAS, please click here.

To see Frequently Asked Questions about EAS, click here.

Applying for EAS

You can apply for EAS as part of your QTAC application. If you indicate in your QTAC application that you wish to be considered for EAS you will need to select which categories of EAS apply to your circumstances by ticking the relevant boxes. At the end of your application you should print a cover sheet for each category of EAS you have nominated. EAS cover sheets contain questions that you MUST answer and indicates what you MUST provide to QTAC for your EAS application to be considered,e.g.. documentation and personal statements.

If you wish to nominate for EAS after you have lodged your QTAC application, you can access the cover sheets for each of the categories below. Please note that you must also advise QTAC Information Services on 1300 GO QTAC (1300 467 822) that you intend to nominate for EAS and which categories you intend to apply for. QTAC can then update your application accordingly.

EAS Cover sheets

EAS - Disrupted Schooling

EAS - Financial Hardship

EAS - Home Environment and Caring Responsibilities

EAS - English Language Difficulty

EAS - Personal Illness or Disability

EAS - Refugee Status

EAS - School Environment

EAS - Natural Disasters

EAS - Educational Support Statement

Documentation Guidelines

For each category of EAS you need to complete a cover sheet (which should be printed at the end of your QTAC application). These cover sheets contain questions that you MUST answer and lists what documentation you MUST supply.

To see a table listing the required documents for each EAS category, please click here.

All EAS categories require a personal statement except for the category of Financial Hardship as only The University of Queensland requires it for this category. However, other institutions may view the personal statement and it might help your case to explain in your own words how financial hardship has affected your study. For this reason it is recommended that you complete a personal statement for Financial Hardship.

Your personal statement does not need to be long but it is very important. It is your opportunity to advise why you should be given assistance through the EAS scheme. You must be able to show in your statement that your circumstances had a direct impact on your education.  

Academic Records

It will strongly support your EAS application if you are able to provide academic records such as school reports or academic transcripts that demonstrate a decrease in achievement as a result of your circumstances.

Educational Support Statement

All applicants who wish to be considered for EAS and who have studied within the last three years must ensure their education provider completes and returns the Educational Support Statement.

FAQ

I want to apply for QUT's Q-Step scheme, how do I do this?

Apply for your course via QTAC. Indicate on your QTAC application that you want to be considered for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) (category: financial hardship). You'll need to print and complete a cover sheet, and provide supporting documents. For more information on Q-Step, click here.

Do I have to be currently studying to apply for EAS?

No, however, in most cases the circumstances that you describe must relate to a period when you were studying.

Can I apply for more than one EAS category?

Yes, you can apply for all categories that are relevant but you must supply supporting documentation for each nominated category.

I have applied for more than one EAS category. Do I need an Educational Support Statement for each category?

Only if you were attending more than one education provider when you experienced the difficult circumstances. You can also supply more than one Educational Support Statement if different people at your school have knowledge of different circumstances.

Will QTAC contact my education provider if my Educational Support Statement is not received at QTAC?

No. QTAC will not contact your Education provider if your Educational Support Statement is not received at QTAC. However, you can track the documentation received at QTAC via Current Applicant online services. This service will allow you to view if the documents have been received at QTAC and contact your school if the documentation has not been submitted.

I can't provide the required documents, what should I do?

If you cannot provide the required documentation, you should write a statement outlining why you cannot provide them and forward this to QTAC. You should also provide any alternative documents that you have that may support your case. QTAC will evaluate your application, including your statement indicating why you cannot provide the specified documentation, and may refer your application to the institutions to which you have applied for a final decision.

 

 

 


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