Career News - YEAR 12 VTAC SEASON IS UPON US! 

Year 12 VCE/VCEVM students are currently in the process of applying for courses via the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC).   

On Monday 17th July Year 12s attended a VTAC Information session and various topics were discussed like how to search and apply for courses, apply for SEAS/Scholarships and how the preference rounds worked.  Students and parents can click the link below to recap/view the VTAC Applicant Webinar  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Iw80Zb-5j4 

A reminder that students are able to open their VTAC account as of Monday 31st July.    The link below provides assistance on how the account can be opened.  A reminder that as of this year you must have your Unique Student Identifier (USI) number to open your VTAC account.  To apply for your USI visit - https://www.usi.gov.au/ 

‘How to Create your VTAC Account’ 

https://www.vtac.edu.au/applying/account#accountvideo 

VTAC Application Fees/Due Dates (2023): (you do not need a PayPal A/C, you can pay with any card) 

Timely Applications - 28th September ($55.00) 

Late applications – 28th September – 3rd November ($140.00) 

Very late applications – 3rd November – 1st December ($180.00) 

Other important VTAC dates can be found on VTAC website - https://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html 

Please note, that students do not need to have all of their preferences organised by 28th September, they have all year to do this…but, having said this, it’s strongly advised that students not leave this important research/tasks until the last minute!  The last day to have all preferences in order is by 13th December, 4pm.   

‘Timely Applications’ means that in order to lock in the minimum VTAC application fee of $55 students must open and enter one course preference by 28th September.  As advised during the information session I also strongly recommended that students pay for their account when they open it to avoid forgetting about it later on.  If VTAC accounts are not paid, VTAC will not forward student course preferences to the institutions. 

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) 

In reference to SEAS (Special Consideration) there are four SEAS Categories.  

1. Personal Information & Location 
2. Disadvantaged financial background 
3. Disability & medical condition 
4. Difficult Circumstances (further details on all categories via VTAC website) 

I recommend that ALL year 12s apply for at least SEAS Category 1.  In addition, students were advised that if they are applying for SEAS they should also be applying for Scholarships.   Students only need one SEAS & Scholarship application to be entered via VTAC which will then be forwarded to all of the institutions listed on the student’s preference list.   

SEAS & Scholarship applications are due by 6th October, 5pm. Students have been provided with an extensive guide on how they can apply for each category and must start this process early as some categories require supporting statements to be made by others.  VTAC will not accept applications after this date.  If any student requires assistance with their SEAS I encourage them to see Ms Riddoch, Ms Graham-Prowse or Mr Teakle as I will be on leave. 

NOTE: A reminder that VTAC is able to offer a proofreading service for SEAS applications if it’s submitted by 15th September.  This is a great way of ensuring that the information entered is correct which will then provide students with the best outcome possible. 

SCHOLARSHIPS 

There are approximately 200 scholarships that students can apply for via VTAC and a list of these are on the VTAC website- https://www.vtac.edu.au/access/scholarships  One Scholarship application is required via VTAC and it will be forwarded to all institutions on student’s preference list.  Students can also visit individual institution’s website to view other scholarships. 

STUDY ASSIST 

The Study Assist website has an extensive amount of information regarding ‘how to finance’ your studies.  To learn more and ascertain what you might be eligible for visit - https://www.studyassist.gov.au/ 

2023/24 VTAC Calendar - Important Information  

Voula Jakubicki 

Careers Coordinator