Education Access Scheme (EAS)
The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) offers categories for applicants to apply for equity adjustments. This scheme provides an opportunity for applicants who have faced significant challenges during their Year 11 and Year 12 studies to have their circumstances considered. To apply for EAS you must be able to demonstrate that you have experienced long-term (typically six months or more) educational disadvantage as a result of circumstances beyond your control or choosing during Year 11 and/or 12.
You can find the overall eligibility requirements for adjustment factors here.
| Category | EAS disadvantage code and description | Adjustments |
|---|---|---|
| Disrupted Schooling | D01A: Attended three or more different secondary schools during Years 10, 11 and 12 | for applications submitted on or after 28 February 2025, for study commencing on or after 1 July 2025: 5 |
| D01B: Moved to Australia after the beginning of Year 11 + English is your first language | for applications submitted on or after 28 February 2025, for study commencing on or after 1 July 2025: Up to 5 | |
| D01C: Moved interstate after the beginning of Year 11 | for applications submitted on or after 28 February 2025, for study commencing on or after 1 July 2025: Up to 5 if changed school; zero if did not change school | |
| S01D: Studying any Year 12 subjects through distance education, an Access program or School of Now | Up to 5 | |
| Financial Challenges | F01A: Receiving Youth Allowance, Austudy, or ABSTUDY | Up to 6 |
| F01B: Receiving other Centrelink means-tested benefits | Up to 6 | |
| F01C: Exceptional financial challenges | Up to 6 | |
| F01D: Receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A | 6 | |
| Severe Family Disruption | H01A: Death of an immediate family member/close friend | Up to 5 |
| H01B: Life-threatening/severe illness of immediate family/close friend | Up to 5 | |
| H01C: Separation of parents or applicant | Up to 5 | |
| H01D: Criminal/legal matters for offences not committed by applicant | Up to 5 | |
| H04A: Abuse of applicant, parents, or sisters/brothers | Up to 5 | |
| H04B: Out-of-home care status | 6 | |
| Natural Disasters | N01D: Natural Disaster | 6 |
| Excessive Family Responsibilities | H03A: Excessive responsibility for care of children/other family members | Up to 6 |
| H03B: Required to work to support family or self | Up to 6 | |
| H03C: Excessive responsibility for care of self with no family support | Up to 3 | |
| English Language Difficulty | L01A - ESL/started school in Australia in Year 11 or 12 | Up to 3 |
| L01B: ESL/started school in Australia in Years 7 to 10 | for applications submitted on or after 28 February 2025, for study commencing on or after 1 July 2025: Up to 2 | |
| L01C: ESL/entered Australia in 2020 or later | for applications submitted on or after 28 February 2025, for study commencing on or after 1 July 2025: Up to 2 | |
| Personal Illness/Disability | P01A: Disability or long-term medical condition | Up to 5 |
| Refugee and Humanitarian Status | R01A - Refugee and humanitarian status | 15 |
| School Environment | S01R - Australian rural, regional or remote school | Up to 4 |
| Socio-economic indexes for areas (SEIFA) | AG01 - Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD): 1 to 25% of socio-economic disadvantage | 3 |
| AG02 - Index of Education and Occupation (IEO): 1 to 25% of socio-economic disadvantage | 3 |
How to Apply - Early Offer Applications
You will have the opportunity to apply for adjustment factors through the Education Access Scheme during your Early Offer application. Follow the prompts within your Early Offer application to apply.
How to Apply - UAC Applications
For Universities Admissions Center (UAC) applicants, please click on this link – UAC apply for the Educational Access Scheme
