VTAC Year 12 Guide

Getting Started

While you are in year 12 you will need to start planning for life after school. If you want to go on to tertiary education, you also need to research and apply for courses.

From Monday 3 August 2026 you will be able to submit your application for tertiary courses starting in 2027. The deadline for timely applications is 5pm, Monday 28 September 2026. Equity schemes and scholarship applications close on 9 October 2026 (5pm). Find all deadlines on our important dates page.

The VTAC Year 12 Guide is designed to lead you through the process of researching tertiary education and applying for courses and equity schemes & scholarships, and getting course offers.

The guide is for all current year 12 students but we do have some specific information for:

• Interstate and NZ Year 12 students
• International students completing an Australian Year 12 qualification
• IB students
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You can also download the VTAC Quick Reference Guide for Year 12 Students or a postcard with key dates.

If at any point during the VTAC process you have questions or need support, our VTAC Connect team are here to help you. You can get in touch by emailing through your VTAC account or by calling +613 9926 1020 9am-5pm Monday to Friday (AET).