Ep 67 - Your VTAC Application Checklist

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What we’re talking about:

VTAC applications are about to open, and it can feel pretty stressful when you’re not sure what you need to do and when you need to complete everything. In this episode I’ll talk you through what you need to know to submit your application on time and ready for course offers later in the year. I give you an indication of the timeline here, but please check the VTAC website for all dates and deadlines.

1:59 Submit your application

The first thing you need to do is submit your application. Don’t get too caught up in this - you only need to add one course to your preference list to submit your application which locks in the lowest fee as long as you submit before the timely application deadline. You can still add courses and change your preferences after you submit.

5:06 Pay your fees

The important thing to know is that you don’t need to pay when you submit your application, but the date you submit dictates how much you need to pay. Make sure you pay the fee by the cutoff date in December to be eligible for the first round of course offers.

7:15 Change of preference

You can change your preferences as much as you want right up until you get your VCE results in December before they’re locked in ready for the first round of offers. Changing your preferences doesn’t affect whether or not your application is submitted or how much you pay. You’ll also be able to change your preferences after each offer round.

11:18 SEAS and scholarships

You can apply for SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme for if you’ve been disadvantaged in some way) and a range of scholarships as part of your VTAC application, and you have until October to submit these. If you are submitting a SEAS application, get onto it sooner rather than later to make sure you have time to get all the evidence you need. More scholarships are available than what’s in your VTAC application, but this is a good way to apply for a range of scholarships with one application.

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VTAC dates: https://www.vtac.edu.au/dates.html