Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) 2009

Category 7: Under-represented Schools -
Schools Access La Trobe (SALT)

Information for schools

How do students apply?

Students applying through VTAC must:

• Complete a VTAC application. Make sure you include the course you are applying for through the SALT scheme.
• Complete a SEAS Category 7 Under-represented schools form by the due date set by their school. This form is on the VTAC website.
• Submit this form to their school Principal (or other person nominated by the school) by the school's closing date.
• Their school must complete and authorise the form and submit the form on behalf of the student to VTAC. The form must be received at VTAC by 5pm on October 10, 2008.

What is SALT?

The Schools Access La Trobe (SALT) Scheme enables students from selected schools to apply for entry into a degree program at La Trobe University based on school recommendation.

SALT is a category of VTAC Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS), and comes under Category 7 - Under-represented Schools.

SALT is also an early offer scheme , with students receiving conditional offers in late November/early December 2008, prior to VCE/HSC results coming out.

Which schools participate in SALT?

SALT is only available to selected schools. Schools have been invited to participate in SALT based on:

•  their proximity to a La Trobe University campus and either
•  the proportion of their Year 12 cohort enrolling at university has averaged 50% or less over the past two years (as defined by 'on-track' survey data in Victoria or similar data in NSW) or
•  the school is in a low socio-economic status area as defined by ASES postcodes.

Participating schools are listed here.

Who can apply for entry through SALT?

Any student attending a SALT school is eligible to apply.

Does SALT apply to all La Trobe University courses?

No. SALT places are only available in selected courses.

How many courses can students apply for in the SALT scheme?

Students can apply for one course through SALT, and this course must be included in their VTAC/UAC preferences. Of course, students can apply for up to 12 courses through VTAC and 9 through the NSW admission system UAC.

How will students be selected?

The University may make a conditional offer of a place taking into account:

• School recommendation
• The student's application
• The school's university entrance rates over the past two years
• Other SEAS information

Conditional offer of a place

If a student is made a conditional offer, then provided they:

•  Satisfy prerequisites and extra requirements (if any)
•  Meet the requirements of the VCE/HSC
•  Meet the minimum ENTER for the course (if required)

they will automatically be offered a place in round 1 selection in January 2009.

SALT applicants who are not offered a conditional place in November will still be considered through normal selection processes in January 2009.

Students who receive a conditional offer of a SALT place in a course, and who do not receive a round 1 offer, may still receive a later round offer for that course. Students may, of course, still receive offers for other courses.

Can students apply for other categories of SEAS?

Yes. Students applying for entry through SALT are able to apply for consideration under any other SEAS category.

What do schools have to do?

1. Set your internal deadline for receiving SALT applications from students.
2. Advise students who in the school will receive SALT application forms. This person would most likely be the Principal, Year 12 co-ordinator or Careers Adviser.
3. Receive SALT applications from your students.
4. Assess each application, using the ranking scale on the application form.
5. Stamp the application with an official school stamp.
6. Submit the completed applications to:
   a) VTAC - applications must be received at VTAC by 5pm on October 10, 2008
   b) UAC applicants only - submit applications direct to La Trobe University by 5pm on October 10, 2008.

SALT Outcomes

Schools will be advised of the outcomes of SALT applications, at the same time as students are advised.

Frequently Asked Questions (pdf 23kb)

Further Questions?
Contact the Future Students Centre
La Trobe University
P: 1300 135 045
Email: study@latrobe.edu.au
W: www.latrobe.edu.au/access

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Last Updated: 15 August, 2008