What courses are eligible for the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
CQUniversity (CQU), Griffith University (GU), James Cook University (JCU), The University of Queensland (UQ), University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), and University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) offer a number of places in their highly competitive courses allocated to applicants who are from Rural and Remote backgrounds to study as part of the Rural Access Scheme. […]
How do I know if I’m eligible for the rural access scheme (RAS)?
You are eligible for the RAS if you have lived in Rural and Remote areas of Australia for five years consecutively (60 full months) or ten years cumulatively (120 full months).Rural and Remoteness is determined if you have lived in an Australian Statistical Geographic Remoteness Area category 2 to 7.You can check your Remoteness Area […]
What documents do I need to supply for the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
You will need to download and complete the cover sheet and upload it to your QTAC application with supporting documentation by the due date outlined on the form.You will also need to provide evidence of rurality. We will accept:• Supporting letters• Utility bills• Bank statements• Pay G payment summaries• Notice of Assessment (NOA)• Centrelink statements• […]
What documents are not accepted for the Rural Access Scheme (RAS)?
We do not accept the following as evidence:• Statutory declarations• Letters on plain paper• Letters from friends or neighbours• Rates notices on their own• Documents the list only a PO Box• Income Tax ReturnsPlease see the Rural Access Scheme Supporting Documentation Guide for detailed information about accepted documentation.
I have never lived in a rural area, why have I been sent an invitation to apply for the rural access scheme?
All applicants applying to Rural Access Scheme eligible courses are sent a Rural Access Scheme request. If the scheme does not apply to you, then you do not need to do anything further – please disregard the request.
I go to school in Brisbane and I am currently boarding/living here while I study, but my permanent home address (family home), is in a rural area. Do I qualify for the rural access scheme?
Yes, if you live at your family home when you are not at school, then you can be considered for the Rural Access Scheme.