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Special Entry Schemes are designed to assist people to accessing university and TAFE courses. They may require personal information and a recommendation from the school and employers. It is worth investigating these schemes as they can have a significant effect on your chance of accessing a course. A flier was handed out in Groups on Wednesday September 10, 2008 - to download a copy, click here.
 
VTAC have a program called SEAS. SEAS is the umbrella program for all special entry schemes conducted by participating VTAC institutions. There are two distinct and separate schemes:
- Access and Equity (including scholarships)
- Year 12 Special Consideration
VTAC has published a Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) booklet detailing for Yr 12 students all access schemes offered by participating VTAC institutions. Most institutions operate schemes to address issues of access and equity for undergraduate courses and also to address issues relating to chronic circumstances that may exist for students. Some may have been unable to reach their full potential or to access the course of their choice because of life circumstances (eg socio-economic background, rurality, disability etc). These students can apply through the SEAS access and equity schemes. Monash, Deakin, RMIT and Uni of Melb also use this application to determine the award of access scholarships so students intending to study at these institutions are strongly encouraged to use the SEAS. All BSSC students can use the category 7 of SEAS as we are an under-represented school for La Trobe University. Students who have experienced circumstances which have had an adverse impact on their final year of schooling can apply through the SEAS Special Yr 12 consideration category. Eligibility is described in the booklet.
Applications are online through My Info - open 4th August and close on Friday 10 October 2008. Any student who feels they may be eligible should collect a copy of the booklet from Careers or their Student Coordinator. A VTAC application must be made before the SEAS process.
University of Melbourne - Access Melbourne Scheme - All BSSC students this year are able to access this scheme under Category 7 of SEAS. Click on the link for more information. Some fliers are also available from Careers office.
CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY If you are applying to Charles Sturt University – there is a scheme called the PREP scheme– Principal’s Report Entry Scheme. This program is designed to assist students in gaining entry to some courses. It requires references from teachers/coordinators and application through the UAC (NSW) system but is well worth the effort. Click here for an Application form. Please be aware PREP applications close 26 September. Applications and information from Careers. The PREP scheme is not part of SEAS.
UNIVERSITY OF BALLARAT– REEP scheme Any students considering study at University of Ballarat should come to Careers to apply through the REEP scheme to assist regional students to gain entry to courses. Forms from Careers or click the link – not part of SEAS.
UNIVERISTY OF BALLARAT
Students interested in studying at the University of Ballarat are encouraged to apply for the University of Ballarat Scholarship (formerly known as the Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship.)
Selection will be made on academic merit, contribution to the school, and Community Service.
Application templates available from Careers staff and applications must be returned by 22 nd October.
The Principal will then nominate based on applications.
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY(SALT) Any students applying to any campus of La Trobe should be making a SEAS application as well as their VTAC application. BSSC students can use category 7 in SEAS as we are an underrepresented school for La Trobe under the Students Access La Trobe (SALT) scheme and this will assist all students to gain entry to courses. See Careers or VTAC guide/website. You must get a SALT form completed by Student Coordinator and it must be sent to VTAC with a personalised cover sheet printed from My Info.
 
UAC is the New South Wales Tertiary Admissions Centre - the NSW equivalent of VTAC. UAC has the Educational Access Scheme which covers disadvantage to students beyond their control and assists with entry to UAC courses.
University of South Australia - USANET
Apply for USANET bonus points in two ways:
Automatic - Students will be automatically eligible if they are attending a school recognised and recorded by UniSA as either significantly disadvantaged or as rural or isolated. No application form is required as bonus points are automatically applied to the student’s SATAC application.
By application - Students who are on School Card (or state equivalent) and/or Youth Allowance who attend any school in Australia (not recognised as above) can apply for USANET by downloading an application form at www.unisa.edu.au/usanet/apply
The completed form must be verified by the school Principal and include the official school stamp. Students will also need to include their SATAC application number on the form. Closing date is Friday 14 November.
If you would like more information about USANET and your school or students’ eligibility please visit www.unisa.edu.au/usanet or contact Future Students Enquiries, Monday to Friday 9:00am until 4:30pm on email study@unisa.edu.au or telephone 1300 UNI NOW.
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