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Educational Access Schemes (EAS)

Most institutions that participate through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) have an Educational Access Scheme for applicants who've experienced long-term educational disadvantage due to circumstances beyond their control or choosing, which has seriously affected their educational performance. A long-term educational disadvantage should normally be experienced for a period of at least six months.

Key dates

The on-time closing date for EAS applications is Thursday 30 September 2010.

The late closing date for EAS applications is Tuesday 30 November 2010.

The final closing date for EAS applications is Thursday 6 January 2011.

If you think you're eligible, you should apply for EAS through UAC in addition to your UAC application for admission by following these steps:

  • Download a copy of the 2011 EAS Booklet
  • Download an EAS Application form
  • Call UAC on (02) 9752 0200 if you have any questions.
  • Submit your on-time EAS application, with all supporting documentation, to UAC by Thursday 30 September 2010.

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Can I apply for EAS through UAC?

You can apply through UAC, using the 2011 EAS Booklet for reference, if you're:

  • an Australian citizen or
  • a New Zealand citizen or
  • a permanent resident of Australia or
  • a holder of an Australian permanent resident humanitarian visa.

and

You must be a UAC applicant for admission.

and

During Years 11 or 12 or equivalent you must have experienced long-term educational disadvantage that is beyond your control or choosing.

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Can I apply for EAS through UAC if I have a record of tertiary study?

Yes. For 2011 admissions, six institutions only will consider applications for EAS through UAC for UAC applicants for admission who are currently undertaking or who've previously undertaken tertiary study*. They are:

  • Australian Catholic University
  • Griffith University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • University of Newcastle
  • University of Technology, Sydney.

All EAS applicants, including UAC applicants for admission who are currently undertaking or who've previously undertaken tertiary study, are subject to the same EAS application and assessment process and timelines.

Some institutions will accept direct applications from people with tertiary study who've experienced long term disadvantage. Check page 4 of the 2011 EAS Booklet for more information about this.

*Tertiary study includes Diploma, Advanced diploma, Associate diploma, degree or higher level studies undertaken in Australia or overseas.

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Who can't apply for EAS through UAC?

  • International students

You're not eligible to apply if you're an international student.

  • Elite athletes or performers

You're not eligible to apply on the basis of missing periods of schooling due to your sporting/performance commitments. However, some institutions give special consideration to elite athletes or performers. Refer to Table 1: Policies and options of the 2011 EAS Booklet for details.

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Application process

We have to allow time to process your application after we receive it. To guarantee that your application will be considered in time for the Main Round of offers, submit it to UAC by Tuesday 30 November 2010.

  • UAC doesn't accept emailed or faxed EAS applications.
  • You must provide all supporting documentation with your EAS application form.
  • Supporting documents must be correctly verified.
  • If you don't sign your EAS application it won't be processed.

Remember:

  • You can only submit one EAS application.
  • You can't change or add to your Educational Disadvantage (ED) code/s after you've submitted your EAS application.
  • Keep a copy of your EAS application form and supporting documents.
  • Your EAS application isn't an application for admission, you must apply for admission through UAC's undergraduate website.

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Your EAS eligibility letter

UAC will let you know each institution's decision about your EAS application. We'll tell you whether or not you're eligible for consideration under each institution's Educational Access Scheme; your eligibility status for each institution will be yes or no.

Your EAS eligibility letter will tell you your eligibility status for each institution, whether or not you have one or more of the institutions included in your preferences.

If you apply for EAS by Tuesday 30 November 2010, you'll receive your EAS eligibility letter around the same time as the release of ATARs. This means that if you want to change your preferences, you already know your EAS eligibility for every institution.

If you apply for EAS after Tuesday 30 November 2010, you'll receive your EAS eligibility letter after Thursday 6 January 2011, which is the closing date for change of preferences for Main Round offers.

See page 5 of the 2011 EAS Booklet for more information about eligibility letters.

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