1. USEFUL LINKS
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2. Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
University is a place where adults can go to learn new and exciting things!
The Educational Access Scheme helps to create a more fair and level playing field for everyone. The University Admissions Centre (UAC) website contains information relating to the EAS. Under this scheme, participating institutions either set aside a certain number of places for EAS applicants or allocate bonus points. Disadvantages covered by the scheme include:
Disrupted schooling
Financial hardship
Home environment and responsibilities
English language difficulty
Personal illness/Disability
Refugee status
School environment
The EAS booklet contains detailed information and is available for download. Please refer to:
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3. The Schools Recommendation Scheme, TAFE and other alternative pathways to university
If you apply to university using the Schools Recommendation Scheme, factors other than an ATAR are taken into account. For more information, visit: For information about pathways to University via TAFE, refer to the TAFE NSW website at: Often individual universities offer alternative entry programs and pathways that do not rely solely on an ATAR. Some links have been provided as examples, however this list is not exhaustive and students are encouraged to conduct further research into the many programs available at universities across Australia
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4. There are lots of buildings on campus.
Financial Assistance
For information regarding the HECS-HELP scheme, refer to:
For information regarding Equity Scholarships, refer to:
Often individual universities offer particular scholarships. Some links have been provided as examples, however this list is not exhaustive and students are encouraged to conduct further research into the many scholarships on offer at universities across Australia.
There are lots of buildings on campus.
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5. Additional Websites for Student Research
1. Classroom to Career: 2. University Admissions Centre (UAC) Undergraduate: 3. The Good Universities Guide: 4. Job Outlook:
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