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National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative. Educational Access Scheme. What is it? Who can apply, when and how? What happens to EAS forms? What do I do now?. Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer. National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative. What is it?.
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National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative Educational Access Scheme • What is it? • Who can apply, when and how? • What happens to EAS forms? • What do I do now? Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative What is it? • EAS is a state scheme used by NSW and ACT universities that recognises long-term educational disadvantage, and the impact that this has had on your studies • Applies to a range of disadvantages • One application form covers entry to any NSW or ACT university • Your confidentiality is maintained at all stages Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative Types of Disadvantages • Disrupted Schooling • Financial Hardship • Home Environment and Responsibilities • English Language Difficulty • Personal Illness/Disability • School Environment Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative Who can apply, when and how? • Who - school leavers are eligible if they can demonstrate that their educational performance during Years 11 and/or 12 (or an equivalent, eg an Enabling Program at uni or TPC at TAFE) has been seriously affected by circumstances beyond their control • When - applications close 27 September (but check this date each year!). Apply for university entry first - you’ll need the UAC application number to complete the EAS form • How - school Careers Advisers, universities and TAFEs have a supply of booklets, or download from http://www.uac.edu.au/ Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative What happens to EAS forms? • Forms are centrally assessed by a team at the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) in Sydney • Universities are then advised of the assessment outcomes - be assured that it is a confidential process • Some universities acknowledge receipt of this information by sending a letter to you, but most don’t Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative Some hints …….. • Generally • Use dot points to explain your situation. The assessors aren’t concerned with how well its worded • Also, its very likely that you could be eligible for more than one category. Take time to read the instructions and explore this. • Confidential Statement of Support • To be completed by the school …. choose someone who really knows how the circumstances have affected you. It doesn’t have to be the Principal. • Medical Statement of Support • Better if completed by a health professional who knows how the disability/illness has really affected you, rather than a specialist who you may only see once a year! Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative What Do I Do Now? • If you haven’t submitted an EAS application, do it now! • You do need to gather a range of supporting documentation, so try not to leave everything to the last minute • Applying for University entry is a separate process - make sure you do that as well! Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer
National Regional Disability Liaison Officer Initiative Remember …... • Don’t hesitate to ask for advice - contact the staff noted in the EAS booklet for assistance • Keep copies of the information supplied (especially important if claiming under the disability/illness category and seeking registration with University disability services) • Good luck ….. Kay Dean, Regional Disability Liaison Officer