Term 3, Week 8

Check your Personal Emails and Junk regularly!

The main form of communication between you and QTAC is via email. The main form of communication between you and QTAC is via email. It is essential that you use your personal email when applying to QTAC (your school email will become inactive once you leave school). You need to regularly check your Inbox, Spam and Junk mail for any communications, notifications and/or offers from now until you receive a QTAC offer. IF you miss an email and do not respond within the timeframe, you may miss out on any offer for 2026. DO NOT IGNORE OR MISS A QTAC EMAIL OR TEXT.

How will I know I have a QTAC offer?

You only receive one offer from QTAC. Your offer will be for your highest eligible preference (i.e. the highest course on your preference list where you have met the minimum entry requirements and your ATAR/IB/Tertiary Rank is above the lowest ATAR/IB/Tertiary Rank to receive an offer). If you get an offer, QTAC will send you an email or SMS notifying you to log in to your QTAC application account to view, print and respond to your offer.

Year 12 students could receive an offer anytime from 15 November 2025 (not including early offers through some university programs). It is essential that you check your emails and mobile phone (for an SMS) from 15 November until you firmly accept an offer. If you receive an offer, you MUST check the respond by date and respond to your offer on time. If you don’t respond by the due date, you will lose the offer and you will no longer be considered for any other course/s. If this happens, contact QTAC immediately. Remember to use your private email address NOT your school email address on your QTAC application.

QTAC will release the ATAR to students 9.00am Thursday 18 December via the ATAR Portal. A reminder students can register for their ATAR in the ATAR portal from Tuesday 5 August. 
 
ATAR Reports will be available via the QTAC School Portal for authorised users from midday onwards Thursday 18 December.

Join QTAC's live online session designed to give you the inside edge on submitting a successful application. Whether you're applying straight from Year 12, returning to study, or changing direction, QTAC experts will walk you through key tips for a successful application. Don’t miss your chance to get insider advice straight from the source. Register your interest via the link below!

QTAC Student Information Night

The Educational Access Scheme (EAS) can help you if you have experienced circumstances that have negatively affected your most recent studies. If you are assessed as eligible for an adjustment to your ATAR or QTAC selection rank under EAS, it will be combined with other adjustments you may be eligible for. Check with the institution/s you are interested in for the maximum adjustments allowed. If you are eligible for the Financial Hardship category, you may also get financial assistance from institutions, such as scholarships or bursaries. This category applies to your current and recent personal and/or family financial circumstances.

You apply for EAS when you are applying for tertiary study through QTAC. You must complete a cover sheet for each category that you feel you are eligible for and provide written evidence to support your application. EAS will not be able to compensate you for things such as not completing secondary school, changing school subjects by choice or missed time from school for activities that are a personal choice (for example, sport, musical, holidays or cultural activities) etc. The EAS eligibility categories are:

• Financial Hardship
• Home Environment and Responsibilities
• English Language Difficulty
• Personal Illness or Disability
• School Environment

If you nominate to apply to EAS and DO NOT go ahead with your application, you MUST enter your application and untick the EAS option otherwise QTAC will think your application is incomplete. It is suggested that you only tick to apply for EAS, once you have gathered all the necessary documentation.

Courses at TAFE Queensland

You can study at TAFE through several different ways including:

• School-based
• Classroom based: Certificates, diplomas, associate degrees or degrees
• Online
• Apprenticeship
• Traineeship

Areas of study include:

• Business and IT
• Education and Community
• Health and Science
• Service industries
• Creative industries
• Environmental and Animal services
• Infrastruc6ture and Transport
• Trades

Find Out What You Will Study in a Particular TAFE Qualification

Knowing what you will actually be studying is very important for success and wellbeing during a course. The following steps will guide you to the core and elective units you will study in each course.

• Go to the TAFE Queensland website, scroll down and enter into the Search Courses box for the certificate, diploma or degree you are interested in
• Choose the location you want to study in
• Click on the course you are looking for and scroll down to What you will study
• Make sure you read the Elective units that are offered at the TAFE you want to attend
• Click on the unit links to find out more about each unit

Government Funded Courses

Government funded courses are available across Queensland. With plenty of free online courses and State Government funding schemes and loans, you can take your first step towards a new career. Fee-free training options are across many study areas. Find a range of Government-funded courses. For more information, click here.

Support Services for TAFE Students

Everyone's journey is different and we all need some extra support from time to time. TAFE Queensland provides student support services that are available for all students, helping to make their experience more successful, manageable and enjoyable. Click here to check out the support that you can get when studying at TAFE Queensland.

TAFE Queensland Information for Indigenous People

TAFE Queensland has courses and services specifically designed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. TAFE Queensland is well suited to help you reach your education goals with dedicated Indigenous student support, specialised 'away from base' residential block training and a partnership in the Remote Area Teacher Education Program (RATEP). Click here to find out more including:

• Information for Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander people
• About TAFE Queensland
• Indigenous Program types
• Away from Base courses: study away from home
• Accommodation assistance
• Indigenous student support officers (ISSOs)
• Study areas
• RATEP - community-based education
• Applying made easy and resources

TAFE Scholarships

TAFE Queensland Scholarship applications are now open. Their scholarships, as well as those created in partnership with employers, industry, governments and other organisations, are available to current and future students. Scholarships awarded in this round are for study in Semester 1, 2025 and applications close 30 September 2024. The scholarships are all different so it’s important to review the eligibility criteria, opening and closing dates as well as the terms and conditions. Click here to find out more about:

• Access and equity scholarships
• Merit scholarships
• Athlete - Merit scholarships
• Eligibility criteria
• How to apply and FAQ's

Applying for courses interstate

If you are thinking about applying to a university outside Queensland, you need to apply to the relevant Tertiary Admission's Centre (TAC). Find course information on the TAC websites below. You can have multiple applications running at the same time through different TACs but you need to be sure that you understand and follow the application process as it can vary from TAC to TAC. In the case of high demand courses such as medicine, veterinary science and dentistry, students often apply nationally. The different tertiary admissions' centres are: 

• UAC        New South Wales and ACT
• VTAC      Victoria
• SATAC    South Australia and Northern Territory
• TISC        Western Australia
• UTAS      Tasmania (you apply directly to the University)

Applications Now Open for Mater Education's Nursing and Healthcare Qualifications

Mater Education offers the following qualifications.

• HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing Brisbane and Townsville campuses
• HLT43015 Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
• HLT37215 Certificate III Pathology Collection (applications to open later in the year)

Through practical and theoretical learning, simulation and placement, these hands-on qualifications give participants the skills, knowledge and confidence to be job ready. Click here to find more information about courses offered through Mater Education.

Billy Blue College of Design Higher Education

Billy Blue is a THINK Education College that has partnered with Torrens University Australia. Click here to find out more about:

• Courses 
• Scholarships
• Campuses 

HTMi Australia – Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland Hospitality

HTMi offers students the opportunity to study a variety of HTMi diplomas and degrees that are recognised internationally. Established in 2018 with campuses in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, HTMi Australia is setup in partnership with Mulpha (Australia), hotel investment group and Accor Hotels. If you are interested in a career in Hotel Management and/or the tourist industry they may have courses that interest you.

JMI Jazz Music Institute

JMI offers information sessions for anyone interested in enrolling in their courses. In this information session you can:

• Have a meet and greet with a JMI staff member
• Ask questions relating to course and audition requirements
• Have a walk around our campus and see the facilities on offer

They can accommodate information sessions on the weekend and after hours for those that have school or work commitments.  Click here for more information about: 

• Courses
• Booking an information session
• How to apply
• Education videos

SAE University College

SAE provides a wide range of qualifications in Animation, Audio, Music, Creative Industries, Design, Film and Games. Click here to download a flyer that will provide more information for each these study areas. Click on the links below for further information:

• Courses
• Parent’s Guide
• Early Entry program
• Scholarships

Applying for university scholarships - why not!

Even if you think you may not get one, go ahead and apply for a scholarship. What do you have to lose? Scholarships tend to fall into one of the following categories:

• Academic
• Equity
• Indigenous
• Sports
• Field of study (e.g. Engineering, IT)
• International
• External (e.g. sponsored by an organisation outside of the university)

Every university has a scholarship web page with details about the scholarships available, the scholarship value, selection criteria and the application process. The initial application for many university scholarships is online, followed by a submission of supporting documents. You never know your luck!

Australian Veterans’ Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) Scholarships and Bursaries

AVCAT is a national independent charity that helps the children and grandchildren of ex-servicemen and women with the costs of full-time tertiary education. Applications for 2026 scholarships and bursaries are now open and will close on 31 October 2025. Applicants need only complete one application form to be considered for all scholarships and bursaries available through AVCAT. It is advisable to start preparing your documents ASAP as this may take some time. Click here for more information on:

• Scholarships
• To be eligible
• How is my application assessed? 
  • Financial need
  • Academic potential
  • Deservedness
• FAQ's

Finding out About Financial Support After School?

The Australian Government Services Australia provides tools to help you explore payments and get the latest information about changes for students. You can:

• explore payments based on your situation using Payment and Service Finder
• estimate and compare payments and services using their online estimators
• subscribe to News for Higher Education to get important information and updates about student payments

OS-HELP and Overseas Study Assistance

OS-HELP is a loan from the Australian Government for students enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) who want to study part of their course overseas. Click here to find out more information on:

• Eligibility for an OS-HELP loan
• How much OS-HELP can I receive?
• How do I apply for an OS-HELP loan?
• Indexation of OS-HELP loans
• Repayment of OS-HELP loans

QUT Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship - Commencing Students

This scholarship focuses on those wanting a career in networking, internship and business experience. It provides opportunities with the Corporate Partners in Excellence (CPIE) Scholarship. You'll receive:

• a scholarship valued at $42,000 paid in semester instalments over three years, to spend on university fees, textbooks and living expenses
• two 15-week full time internships with our top tier corporate partners.

Other benefits include:

• automatic membership of the QUT College of Excellence
• automatic invitation to the College of Excellence start-of-year camp
• the opportunity to represent QUT Business School in international case competitions
• the opportunity to represent QUT through the Student Ambassador Program.

Applications close on 12 October 2025 so click here for more information and application details.

QUT Indigenous Australian Scholarship

This Faculty of Science Indigenous Australian scholarship provides financial support to the value of $7,500 over 3 years for students studying an eligible bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Science. It fosters further opportunities by supporting and engaging students in other structured programs such as the Indigenous Australian Research Training Scheme (IARTS).

QUT Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship

QUT is one of five Australian universities that offer the Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship. Valued up to $20,000 for tuition plus the cost of attending the Westpac Disruptive Leaders Program. It also allows entry into the QUT College of Excellence, the Westpac 100 Scholars Network and access to enrichment programs that develop leadership potential and kickstart a career.

UQ Scholarships

UQ have wide range of scholarships that can unlock your potential and help you to succeed. Click here to find out more about the scholarships on offer at UQ.

UniSQ Scholarships Offered by Organisations and Australian Government Departments

UniSQ have put together a list of scholarships offered by other organisations and Australian Government departments that you may be eligible and interested in applying for. Click here to find a list of these scholarships, if you have any questions or to find out the closing date for applications, you should contact the organisation offering the scholarship directly.

University of Southern Queensland Scholarships

Click here to find out what scholarships are available at UniSQ as well as those coming soon. You can apply for more than one, so be sure to read through all that are on offer and apply for all that you’re eligible for. Some of the scholarships on offer are:

• Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship - Awarded to high achieving academic achievers (ATAR 97+), who have completed Year 12 in 2025 and are commencing their studies at UniSQ in a bachelor's degree program from the beginning of 2026
• Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship - Awarded to high academic achievers (ATAR 88+), who have completed Year 12 in 2024 and are commencing their studies at UniSQ in a bachelor's degree program in Semester 1, 2025. 
• Regional Leaders Scholarship - support a student commencing their studies in a bachelor’s degree program who shows promising regional leadership. Applications close 19 January 2026.

Find other UniSQ scholarships including Frequently Asked Questions.

Interested in being a police officer?

Visit the Queensland Police Recruiting website to begin your exploration. Click here to find out more about:

QPC events - Find career events and seminars online or near you

Life as an officer - What to expect from training to policing

Roles at QPS - Explore a career that's dynamic, challenging and rewarding

Also:

• A career that benefits you
• Life on the front line
• Applying with a tertiary degree
• Applying as a high school graduate
• How to join the police force

Architect - A Career Spotlight

Architects use creativity and a practical understanding of structures and materials to develop concepts, plans, specifications and detailed drawings for buildings and other structures. They negotiate with builders and planning authorities, administer building contracts and inspect work that has been carried out. A good architect tends to have an aptitude for design, creativity, have a logical approach to problem-solving good communication skills, and strong writing and drawing skills. If this applies to you, a career in architecture could be worth considering. Click here to read more including:

• Varied and interesting work
• Great tangible rewards
• It offers a great creative outlet
• Enticing perks
• You'll help improves the lives of others

Career Quiz to Give You Some Ideas

Career quizzes are not designed to give you a definite answer about what you should do but they can give you some fresh ideas to research. Explore Careers free quiz will help you discover the Australian industries and careers that you can research. The quiz results will tell you about companies that you could work for. Click here to start the quiz. 

Career road test

It's hard to sort through your ideas and options for study and jobs in your future. Job Jumpstart suggests that when buying a car, most people will shop around, look at different models and do a few test drives before making a decision. You can take the same approach when it comes to making decisions about your career. The Australian Government has developed a workbook that will help you to investigate your chosen industry or occupation and then to think about how your research impacts on your career plans. Click here to access the booklet and start planning.

Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business through UQ Skills

If you are in Year 11 or 12 in 2026 you can undertake the Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business. You will gain the practical, hands-on skills to think like an entrepreneur. Discover how to think creatively and identify business opportunities, conduct market research, find a good product-market fit, and develop strategic business plans. Click here for more information and talk to your VET coordinator at school.

Dental Practitioners Profile - What Do They Do?

Dental Practitioners diagnose and treat dental disease, restore normal oral function using a broad range of treatments, such as surgery and other specialist techniques, and advise on oral health. Tasks include:

• Diagnosing dental diseases using a range of methods such as radiographs, salivary tests and medical histories
• Providing preventative oral health care such as periodontal treatments, fluoride applications and oral health promotion
• Providing restorative oral care such as implants, complex crown and bridge restorations, and orthodontics, and repairing damaged and decayed teeth
• Providing oral surgical treatments such as biopsy of tissue and prescription of medication
• Performing routine orthodontic treatment
• Restoring oral function with removable and fixed oral prostheses
• Assisting in diagnosing general diseases having oral manifestations such as diabetes
• Educating patients to take care of their mouth and teeth
• Leading a dental team which may comprise Dental Hygienists, Dental Therapists, Dental Assistants and other Dental Specialists

Click here for more information.