NSW Entry Access Schemes

If you wish to apply for a course at Albury Wodonga or Mildura campus of La Trobe University, you must complete an Alternative Category Entry form (PDF 91KB). If you wish to apply for any other campus of La Trobe University, you should apply through the Victorian University Admissions Centre Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS).

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In the university sector, people who are over 21 years of age (by 1 January of the year you wish to study) are called ‘mature age’ applicants.  If you do not have a recent UAI score, you may have to complete a STAT test.

If you wish to apply for a course at Albury Wodonga or Mildura campus of La Trobe University, you must complete an Alternative Category Entry form (PDF 91KB). If you wish to apply for any other campus of La Trobe University, you should apply through the Victorian University Admissions Centre Special Entry and Access Schemes (SEAS).

The EAS application process allows a small number of additional points to be added which will improve your UAI score. The number of additional points is determined by the number and types of EAS categories that match your circumstances. Each category has a separate code which must be entered on your application form, and applicants who are eligible can apply under more than one EAS category. 

Select the category or categories below that best describe your circumstances:

This EAS category applies to students who:

• have attended three or more different secondary schools during Years 10, 11 and 12 (but not including a move from junior to senior high school); or
• have English as your first language and have started school in Australia during Year 11 and/or Year 12; or
• have moved interstate during year 11 and/or Year 12; or
• have missed long periods of schooling in Year 11 and/or Year 12 for reasons other than medical reasons, as a result of circumstances beyond the student’s control or choosing.  (If you missed school for medical reasons use the category ‘Personal illness/disability’ to apply for EAS.)

If you gain a place at La Trobe University using this EAS category make sure you check out the Academic Skills Unit program in your Faculty, where you will find lots of tips on how to get the most out of your study time.  Also check out the Bridging Programs to see if there is one that suits you. Also, get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB) and application form (PDF 48KB).Financial hardship

This EAS category may apply to students if during Year 11 and/or Year 12 or equivalent you received a Centrelink (or other Commonwealth) means-tested income support payment. Get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB) and application form (48KB). La Trobe University welcomes students from disadvantaged backgrounds, and the University recognises that you may need some financial assistance in order to succeed in your studies. There is a range of Scholarships available and we encourage you to apply.

We also recognise that you may be the first in your family to attend University, and we encourage you to use the many free support services provided by the University. These support services will give you the best possible chance at succeeding in your studies.

If you are planning to rent accommodation once you commence university and you need help to pay the bond, you may be eligible for a Bond Loan from the Victorian Department of Housing.

La Trobe University recognises that some students have experienced unfortunate family circumstances during their high school years which have prevented them from reaching their full academic potential.

Use this EAS category if the type of difficulties you have experienced included things like:  long term illness or death of a family member, carer responsibilities or excessive family responsibilities, divorce or separation of parents, abuse, or drug or alcohol addiction by a family member.

Once you have accepted a place at the University, make sure you also use our Student Support Services whenever you need to.

Get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB) and application form (PDF 48KB).

La Trobe University welcomes students who use English as a second language, and the University recognises that you may require some additional assistance to gain entry and succeed in a University program.

If you arrived in Australia in the past ten years, and speak a language other than English in your home, you may be eligible to apply for a place at La Trobe University under this EAS category.

If you have not studied English as a subject at School, you should consider enrolling in the University's subject ESL1. You can take this elective subject and get credit for it as part of your course! The subject will help you to develop the academic language skills required for university studies.

Or you may prefer to attend some of the programs provided by the Language and Academic Skills Units.

Get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB)and application form (PDF 48KB).

If you arrived in Australia as a refugee or asylum seeker, you can apply for a university place under this EAS category.  La Trobe University has a support program for students with a refugee background where you can get additional assistance to succeed in your studies.

If you have not studied English as a subject at School, you should consider enrolling in the University's study unit entitled ESL1. You can take this as elective unit and get credit for them as part of your course!

Or you may prefer to attend some of the programs provided by the Language and Academic Skills Units.

Get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB)and application form (PDF 48KB).

La Trobe University welcomes students who have a disability or long term medical condition, and the University recognises that you may require some additional assistance to gain entry and succeed in a University program.

The Disability Liaison Officer can meet with you to see if you need any adjustments or special accommodations in your program of study. There is a comprehensive range of disability support services available to help you succeed in your chosen field of study.

If you do not gain the necessary UAI score for your preferred university course, you can apply for a place at La Trobe University under this EAS category. Get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB) and application form (PDF 48KB).

If you have attended a high school which was funded under the NSW Priority Schools Funding Program (PSFP) or the Country Areas Program (CAP) you do not have to submit an EAS application under this category.

The University Admissions Centre (UAC) will automatically generate an application for you under this category.  However you should still complete an application for any other areas of disadvantage described in the above categories.

Apply under this EAS category if you attended a rural school which is not part of the Country Areas Program (CAP), and the school was in a town with a population of less than 10,000 people, and a distance of at least 100km from the nearest centre with a population of 10,000 or more.

Apply under this EAS category if you attended a school in a town with a population of less than 5,000 people and a distance between 50km and 99km from the nearest centre with a population of 10,000 or more.

Apply under this EAS category if you are studying any of your Year 12 courses through a secondary distance education centre or an Access Program as a result of circumstances beyond your control or choosing.  (This category excludes NSW HSC distinction courses.)

Get a copy of the EAS booklet (PDF 465KB) and application form (PDF 48KB).