FUTURE STUDENTS
ACCESS scheme
Important information about EAS 2010
1. Applications for 2010 CLOSED
The closing date for on-time EAS applications for admission in Semester 1 2010 was 30 September 2009. UAC accepted late EAS applications until 30 November 2009.
**Please note that UNSW does not accept late direct applications for the ACCESS Scheme under any circumstances**
2. UNSW EAS Letters 2010 Admission
The following information is for EAS applicants who have received an email/letter from UAC regarding their EAS eligibility status at UNSW for 2010 admission.
Applicants who had a preference for UNSW in mid-December 2009
UNSW has mailed an EAS letter to all applicants who are eligible to receive EAS bonus points for admission to UNSW in Semester 1 2010. Letters are expected to arrive in the post between 18 December 2009 and 4 January 2010.
Applicants who did NOT have a preference for UNSW in mid-December 2009.
You will NOT receive a separate EAS letter from UNSW. If your letter from UAC indicates that you are eligible for consideration under UNSW's ACCESS Scheme, this means that you will receive EAS bonus points for UNSW preferences you include in your final list of course preferences for the Main Round of offers. The exact number of EAS bonus points allocated to individual applicants by UNSW is in the range 1-10 depending on the severity of disadvantage demonstrated and specific course preferences. Please note that it is not possible for UNSW to provide any further advice on EAS bonuses for 2010 admission.
The closing date for on-time EAS applications for admission in Semester 1 2010 was 30 September 2009. UAC accepted late EAS applications until 30 November 2009.
**Please note that UNSW does not accept late direct applications for the ACCESS Scheme under any circumstances**
2. UNSW EAS Letters 2010 Admission
The following information is for EAS applicants who have received an email/letter from UAC regarding their EAS eligibility status at UNSW for 2010 admission.
Applicants who had a preference for UNSW in mid-December 2009
UNSW has mailed an EAS letter to all applicants who are eligible to receive EAS bonus points for admission to UNSW in Semester 1 2010. Letters are expected to arrive in the post between 18 December 2009 and 4 January 2010.
Applicants who did NOT have a preference for UNSW in mid-December 2009.
You will NOT receive a separate EAS letter from UNSW. If your letter from UAC indicates that you are eligible for consideration under UNSW's ACCESS Scheme, this means that you will receive EAS bonus points for UNSW preferences you include in your final list of course preferences for the Main Round of offers. The exact number of EAS bonus points allocated to individual applicants by UNSW is in the range 1-10 depending on the severity of disadvantage demonstrated and specific course preferences. Please note that it is not possible for UNSW to provide any further advice on EAS bonuses for 2010 admission.
What is the ACCESS Scheme?
UNSW is committed to the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action in education. The ACCESS Scheme (established in 1987) is part of this commitment and is provided for new to higher education students who have experienced long-term educational disadvantage. The ACCESS Scheme allows UNSW to take the circumstances of individual applicants into account when allocating places in undergraduate programs.
Who is eligible to apply for the ACCESS Scheme?
To be eligible to apply for consideration under the ACCESS Scheme you must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia (including a holder of a permanent humanitarian visa) AND
- have experienced long-term educational disadvantage so that your Year 11 and Year 12 studies (or equivalent) have been affected by circumstances beyond your control
Who is not eligible to apply for the ACCESS Scheme?
You are not eligible to apply for consideration under the ACCESS Scheme if:
- you are an international fee-paying student
- you are currently enrolled in or have previously undertaken university, TAFE college or other tertiary level studies either here or overseas, (tertiary being defined as Diploma level or above)
- you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and are applying for entry through the Nura Gili Indigenous Programs admission scheme
Types Of Disadvantage considered under ACCESS
The range of circumstances considered under ACCESS include:
- financial hardship/low SES
- English language difficulties
- refugee status
- disability or long-term illness/medical condition
- severe family illness/death
- attendance at a rural or disadvantaged high school
NSW Priority Schools Funding Program (PSPF) and Country Areas Program (CAP) Schools
Current NSW Year 12 students attending PSPF or CAP schools do not need to submit an EAS application IF this is the only Type of Disadvantage claimed as UAC generates an 'electronic' application so universities can take this into account in the selection process. PSPF and CAP School applicants who are claiming other Types of Disadvantage (eg. financial, illness) must lodge an EAS application.
How does the ACCESS Scheme work?
Applicants for UNSW’s ACCESS Scheme lodge an Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application (refer to How do I apply?) and their circumstances are assessed centrally at UAC according to guidelines agreed to by all UAC participating institutions. UNSW uses the centralised EAS assessment to award successful ACCESS applicants EAS bonus points to their admission rank.
This means that an applicant’s selection rank is increased and they compete with all other applicants for a place in the course. The allocation of EAS bonus points does not guarantee entry to UNSW or to an applicant’s preferred course - applicants must meet the published cut-off for the course they are applying to.
This means that an applicant’s selection rank is increased and they compete with all other applicants for a place in the course. The allocation of EAS bonus points does not guarantee entry to UNSW or to an applicant’s preferred course - applicants must meet the published cut-off for the course they are applying to.
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for consideration under the ACCESS Scheme you must lodge two applications with the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
1. UAC Undergraduate - admission to university application
Applicants apply for university entry through the UAC's Apply-by-Web facility. See the UAC website for details.
Applicants apply for university entry through the UAC's Apply-by-Web facility. See the UAC website for details.
2. UAC Educational Access Schemes (EAS) application
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage can lodge an application for Educational Access Schemes (at one or more universities) through UAC. Applicants complete a common form for Educational Access Schemes (EAS) at all participating universities. Booklets containing an EAS application form are available from Careers Advisers at your school or from UAC. There is no charge for lodging an EAS application.
The closing date for on-time EAS applications for admission in Semester 1 2010 was 30 September 2009. UAC accepted late EAS applications until 30 November 2009.
**Please note that UNSW does not accept late direct applications for the ACCESS Scheme under any circumstances**
Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage can lodge an application for Educational Access Schemes (at one or more universities) through UAC. Applicants complete a common form for Educational Access Schemes (EAS) at all participating universities. Booklets containing an EAS application form are available from Careers Advisers at your school or from UAC. There is no charge for lodging an EAS application.
The closing date for on-time EAS applications for admission in Semester 1 2010 was 30 September 2009. UAC accepted late EAS applications until 30 November 2009.
**Please note that UNSW does not accept late direct applications for the ACCESS Scheme under any circumstances**
On-going help - Student Equity and Disabilities Unit (SEADU)
UNSW provides many forms of assistance for students. ACCESS students can receive additional help throughout their studies. Some of the support services which will be available to you are:
- Assistance with studies if you have a disability
- On-going assistance with Academic Study Skills
- Counselling
- Careers and employment services
- Consideration for accommodation and equity scholarships
Successful ACCESS applicants who accept a place at UNSW are expected to participate in the support service program offered by the ACCESS Scheme Office. This includes attendance at an orientation seminar and attendance at group or individual meetings with the ACCESS Scheme Co-ordinator as required.
For further information contact:
Student Equity Officer (ACCESS and Programs)
Student Equity and Disabilities Unit
Tel: +61 2 9385 4734
Email: SEADU@unsw.edu.au
To download SEADU's brochure on Making Uni Accessible please click here.
Student Equity Officer (ACCESS and Programs)
Student Equity and Disabilities Unit
Tel: +61 2 9385 4734
Email: SEADU@unsw.edu.au
To download SEADU's brochure on Making Uni Accessible please click here.