Application Services
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Application services
Application Services
Application Services
We’re as excited as you to see what the future holds. By applying, you can begin your tertiary study journey. Your QTAC Application is your opportunity to preference and choose from 17 Institutions to receive an offer to study tertiary education.
This page is designed for you to recieve support in setting up and understanding our portal. You’ll also find some FAQs and tips to help you through any access issues you may encounter.
Starting your application
Ready to start your QTAC Application?
Before you begin, there’s a few things you need to know to ensure a smooth process.
Returning to your application
Logging back into your QTAC Application?
We understand that sometimes you change your mind, or details change. That’s why after you submit your QTAC Application, you can still log back in and make changes..
AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
After submitting your application, regularly check back to monitor the status attached to your preferences and Alerts. Staying engaged with your application will help ensure you don’t miss any important updates or opportunities.
If you need to make changes to your personal information inside your QTAC Application, you will be able to update your email address and your password without assistance. For instances where you have entered your personal information incorrectly or your circumstances have changed, you will need to call us on 1300 467 822 for assistance.
Changing your password
if you’re having trouble resetting your password, follow the steps below:
- Delete all QTAC emails in your inbox
- Refresh your browser
- Go to Applicant Log in and enter your email address and your usual password
- Select ‘resend temporary password’
- Copy the temporary password from your inbox to the black space on the QTAC website
- Enter a new password, adhering to the password requirements (ie at least six characters, one upper-case, one lower-case, one number, and one special character eg Qtac1234!)
- Retype this password; you should now be able to log in.
You can then change your password again after you log in.
Changing your email address and other contact details
- Go to Applicant Log in.
- Log in with the email address listed in your application and your password.
- Once in your application go to ‘My Account’.
- Next, go to ‘Account information’ and click ‘View or Edit’.
- Click ‘Edit’ to change your email address.
- Click ‘Save’.
You will find your key contact information is editable for you to update your application as your circumstances change.
Changing other informaiton
Phone us on 1300 467 822 to change your:
- name
- date of birth
- citizenship status
- gender
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, Maori, Pasifika or Australian South Sea Islander status
- qualification details.
Your QTAC Application
Staying up to date on your application
Remaining engaged with your application ensures you won’t miss any crucial updates or opportunities that may arise
Application fees
As you submit your application, you'll need to have a credit or debit card ready for use.
Take note of our application fees as different applicants have different fees.
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Troubleshooting
Display issues
If you have trouble accessing your application or require some extra assistance, we’ve included some further information below.
Are you experiencing display issues due to the hardware, software, or device you are using?
Mobile phone users:
Are you using a mobile phone? If so, the QTAC Application Portal may not be displaying correctly on your mobile device. Our portals are not mobile compatible. We recommend using a desktop.
Desktop users
Why is the Applicant Log In not displaying?
PC users
You may need to update to the latest version of your browser.
Mac users
If you are using a Mac and Safari, you need Safari v. 7 or above to run our new application services.
Your OS X will need to be at v. 10.9 (Mavericks) to use Safari 7.
You should be able to upgrade for free to OS X Yosemite that will also update your Safari to v. 8.
Technical requirements
We recommend the computer settings and software below.
Others may work but not all combinations have been tested.
While you can lodge an application with a tablet device, QTAC’s Application Services is not compatible with mobile phones.
Monitor screen resolution
The recommended minimum screen resolution is 1024 x 768.
Tablet device
If you are using an Android tablet, we recommend Chrome to access our services.
Compatible browsers
Are you using assistive technology or do you require accessibility support?
Our portals and online resources may not be fully compatible with all assistive technologies. However, we want to reassure you that our call centre offers phone support to enable you to you can achieve your tertiary education goals and benefit from our products and services.
Dedicated Assistance: Our call centre team members provide clear, practical help wherever possible, tailored to your needs; for example, step-by-step guidance prior to your application. We can assist with any accessibility issues you may face in navigating our processes, platform, resources or portal with you over the phone.
Call us on 1300 467 822
You may also find the following resources helpful:
Supplying QTAC with Documentation? Save time and ensure you read what documents we can accept.
Application Frequently asked questions
Application FAQs
We’ve collected some of our most frequently asked questions to help you through te application process.
Application FAQs
Expired Offers
Reactivate your expired offer
If a response is not received by the date and time specified on your offer letter, your offer will expire. If you receive an offer in a higher preference, any previous offers may also expire.
If the offer expires:
- You lose your right to the offer;
- You will not be considered for any other courses.
Reactivating your expired offer depends on the following:
- The policy of the institution offering the course
- The level of demand for the course
- Whether there are still places available
- Whether the course has already started.
Call us on 1300 467 822 to find out more about the possibility of reactivating your offer
There are instances where you may be able to reactivate your offer, for instance, a request for a late acceptance or deferment.
Essential information
Keep checking these pages, as they are date-specific, updated regularly, and contain important information that you’ll need as you plan to submit your application for each offer round.
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