Late Round offers are now available

If you've already applied through UAC, you can check if you've received an offer in the Late Round. You'll need your UAC application number and UAC PIN to log in and access your offer/s. Download the 2012 Late Round cut-offs and vacancies.

Educational Access Schemes (EAS)

EAS applications are now closed

Central Queensland University (CQU) is now accepting applications for EAS for 2012 admissions, this includes applicants with tertiary study.

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.

If you think you're eligible, you should apply for EAS through UAC in addition to your UAC application for admission by downloading a copy of the 2012 EAS Booklet and the application form and calling UAC on (02) 9752 0200 if you have any questions.

Note: Macquarie University no longer has a minimum ATAR requirement for consideration through EAS.

Key dates for EAS applications

On-time applications close Fri 30 Sep 2011
Acknowledgement emails sent progressively Mid-Nov 2011
Final applications close Thu 5 Jan 2012
If you apply for EAS by Wed 30 Nov 2011, you’ll receive your eligibility letter around the same time as the release of ATARs
If you apply for EAS after Wed 30 Nov 2011, you’ll receive your eligibility letter after Thu 5 Jan 2012


If you haven’t received your EAS acknowledgement by mid-December and you applied for EAS by Wednesday 30 November 2011 you must contact UAC

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Can I apply for EAS through UAC?

You can apply for EAS through UAC, using the 2012 EAS Booklet for reference if:

  • you're currently a UAC applicant for admission
  • during Years 11 or 12 or equivalent you experienced long-term educational disadvantage that is beyond your control or choosing and
  • 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.

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

Yes. For 2012 admissions, eight 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:

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. Refer to Table 1: Policies and options of the 2012 EAS Booklet for details.

*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 are not eligible to apply for EAS.
  • Elite athletes or performers are not eligible to apply on the basis of missing periods of schooling due to sporting/performance commitments. However, some institutions give special consideration to elite athletes or performers. Refer to Table 1: Policies and options of the 2012 EAS Booklet for details.

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Application process

We have to allow time to process your application after we receive it. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 30 November 2011 to be guaranteed for consideration in time for the Main Round of offers.

  • 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.

EAS applications made after Wednesday 30 November 2011 will receive an EAS eligibility letter after Thursday 5 January 2012, which is the closing date for change of preferences for Main Round offers.

Refer to page 5 of the 2012 EAS Booklet for more information about eligibility letters.

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