VTAC Year 12 Guide

Put together your plan

Get organised

Being organised is a set of skills you learn. It comes easily to some, but many of us have to put our mind to it and make an effort to learn strategies and techniques. Mostly, being organised rests on the following five steps:

• Listing everything you need to do,
• Identifying priorities,
• Allocating time to different tasks,
• Writing a plan, and
• Keeping track of progress and reviewing your plan.

List everything you need to do

In year 12 you have a lot of competing priorities: committing the right amount of time to each of your studies and assessment tasks, exercising, eating properly, de-stressing with leisure time and sleeping well. You may have a job too. On top of all that, you need to commit some time to researching what you want to do after school. Write all these down.

Identify priorities

Circle your top priorities for the year, and identify which parts of your life might have to go on hold during your senior school years. Your priorities might also change at different times of the year, so make a note of this.

Allocate time

The amount of time it takes to research courses depends on the individual. It might be a straightforward or complicated process. Keep in mind you need to research more than one course as there are eight course preferences you can use.

You need to make time for:

• Reflecting on your interests and strengths
• Online research
• Visiting tertiary institutions – (open days are often in August)
• Talking through the courses and/or careers you're considering with allies or people who know about the course and/or associated careers
• Decision making
• Applying to courses
• Researching and applying for scholarships, and if it's relevant to your circumstances,
• Applying for special consideration (SEAS), which includes organising supporting evidence.

The worst time to research courses is when you're facing immediate deadlines—so start early.

Reflect upon your interests and strengths

You are likely to have been asked to identify your interests and strengths in year 10 and 11. These can change over time. Use this worksheet to revisit and reflect upon your strengths, interests and preferred course criteria.

Write a plan

Here are some basics for writing a plan.

• Get a planner—a diary, wall chart or online calendar.
• Mark in your school holidays, when assessments are due, and opportunities to visit institutions such as open day.
• Add the VTAC dates that apply to you.
• Think about how much time you will need to complete your assessment tasks and mark out that time before the due dates.
• Add an extra week or two to the time you just marked out for assessments, to give yourself extra time to account for unforeseen changes.
• Mark in other regular and/or important events, such as sports training, family commitments, and time you'll be away from home.
• Now look for the parts of your planner that are least cluttered—these could be the best times to work on your course research.
• Block out time in your planner for course research and applying for courses.

Tips

• Make a folder on your computer, use an online bookmark tool, or keep a notebook for course research.
• Online research can be done in short bursts but remember to make a note of what you've discovered so you can compare courses later.
• Keep track of things and review your plan
• The most important part of planning is to follow your plan and, when it needs changing, change it. Keep your plan up-to-date and review your priorities regularly.
• You might also like to include a list of things to achieve so you can check them off as they are completed—this can remind you that you are making progress.

Download

• Strengths, interests and course criteria worksheet

Finding courses

VTAC Tertiary Research Guide

We have put together the VTAC Tertiary Research Guide containing detailed information to support your research journey.

This guide covers:

• the benefits of tertiary education
• course research tools and resources
• questions you should ask
• researching careers and finding a 30 minute mentor
• understanding the types of tertiary course
• how to find eligibility and course requirements
• researching prerequisites and selection requirements
• preparing for interviews, auditions and folios
• planning pathways
• researching campus life
• researching the costs associated with tertiary education

How to use CourseSearch

CourseSearch lists over 1,600 courses offered through VTAC. It's a powerful search tool and contains essential information needed during the course application process. This includes the essential requirements and admission criteria, including prerequisite studies, required for entry into each course.

Use CourseSearch to discover courses

Keyword search

When you go to CourseSearch, the first thing you'll see is a text box to search for keywords and a list of filter options. You can start a search by typing in a keyword or more than one search term, separated by a space—CourseSearch will look for all of them.

As well as searching for your keyword in the course title, qualification level and major studies (area of specialisation) fields, CourseSearch will search the fields for the name of the institution and campus. So, searching for “commerce Melbourne” will bring up results where the words “commerce” and “Melbourne” are found in these fields

Filter courses 

The 'filter courses' list of options can be used in conjunction with a keyword search to narrow down your search results. Alternatively, you can start a search using one or more filter without using the keyword search. You can refine your results by University, TAFE or College, estimated ATAR, qualification and others.

If you're a student in years 10-12 you can use the VCE prerequisite explorer tool to find courses you are eligible for based on your existing Unit 3 and 4 VCE study program (year 12 students) or a planned Unit 3 and 4 VCE study program (year 11 and 10 students). You can also use this tool to search for courses with no prerequisties. 

If you are graduating without an ATAR, you might require a pathway to gain entry into a degree. There are over 500 courses listed on VTAC with no prerequisites that might be a suitable study option for you. You may want to look into certificates or diplomas that provide direct transfer or credit into your dream course. To find the right pathway, it would be best to speak to your dream institution to find out the best pathway to you course based on your study.

Create a course shortlist

If you've gone through a list of courses and find a course you are interested in, you can add it to your favourites by clicking on the 'heart' button next to the course name. This saves the course in your browser. To view, email or remove courses from your favourites list click on “View Favourites' found on the top right hand of the page.

Reading a course description

Course requirements

You can get detailed information on any course by clicking the course title in your search results. Requirements for the course are listed under various applicant categories.

Selecting your applicant category

A course may have different essential requirements and admission criteria for applicants depending on your educational history and work/ life experience. If you are studying and aiming to complete year 12 this year, choose the Studying year 12 category. If you are in year 11 or year 10 you can also select this category to see the prerequisite studies required for the year you intend to commence the course, and for an idea of requirements and criteria to expect. Be aware these requirements and criteria may change between years.

Essential requirements and admission criteria

This is where you will find prerequisites and other requirements and criteria you must meet to be eligible for selection into a course.

Essential requirements are criteria for a course that are compulsory for all applicants. Essential requirements for selection and application must be completed to be considered for selection into the course. Essential requirements for enrolment or graduation are advisory: they are not required for selection, but the course requires them for enrolment or completion of the course. These will need to be completed before enrolling or during the course. For example you may be required to complete a first aid certificate before enrolling or a police check before a work placement.

Compulsory requirements are criteria for a course that are compulsory for the certain applicants. For example, a prerequisite study may be compulsory for year 12 students but not for applicants that have started a bachelor degree.

Admission criteria details what will be considered when selecting applicants for entry into a course. These may only apply to certain types of applicant, or may not be compulsory. Read these requirements carefully to discover what may apply to you.

The 'Requirements checklist' summarises the essential requirements and other admission criteria for the applicant category you have chosen and also tells you which ones are compulsory.

ATAR and student profile

Courses that use the ATAR in selection publish an ATAR profile.

Decide on courses

Deciding on which courses to apply to is up to you. Other people might want to tell you what to choose, but ultimately you need to be happy with the decisions you make.

When you apply for courses you are given the opportunity to select eight courses to be considered for. You need to list them in order of preference, because you can only receive an offer for one course in each offer round. If you receive an offer, it will be for the highest preference that wishes to make you an offer.

This is why it is important to get your preference list in order. But how do you decide on what to put on your preference list?

Consider pathways

Pathways are alternative ways into a course that you can use as a stepping stone towards your dream course. Often these courses have lower entry requirements and sometimes no ATAR. An example would be a diploma in a similar study area to your dream course that may give you some study credit towards your degree, reducing the overall study time. You can find more examples on our pathways page. 

Depending on the course and institution, the best pathway will differ.

Reasons you may consider pathway programs:

• You’re unsure of your next step after year 12 and want to learn more in a chosen field without committing to the time and financial cost of a university degree.
• You know your dream course, but you didn’t receive an offer or don't meet the requirements, so you want to use a pathway as an alternative option to pursue your dream career.
• You may want to continue learning after year 12, but may not be interested in university as a next step.

Decision-making tools

If you're having trouble deciding between courses, a decision-making tool might help you. There are many approaches to this task, and an online search will deliver you a range of tools. Download our Decide on courses worksheet for advice on creating T charts and the more complex weighted decision making matrix.

Download

• Decide on courses worksheet
• VTAC Tertiary Research Guide
• How to use CourseSearch fact sheet
• VTAC Quick Reference Guide for Year 12 Students

Applying for courses in 2026

Eligibility

Most current Australian year 12 students who are successfully completing the VCE or equivalents are eligible to apply through VTAC for courses. You must also meet citizenship and residency requirements.

The types of courses you can apply for depends upon the qualification you complete. Check the minimum tertiary entrance requirements to understand which courses you are eligible for.

Understand your VTAC journey

Applying interstate and overseas

If you are applying interstate you will need to apply through the relevant tertiary admissions centre—there is one in most states and your ATAR is treated the same way across Australia. Visit Course Seeker for a list of courses available across Australia.

• ACT/NSW: Universities Admissions Centre (UAC)
• NT: To apply for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Charles Darwin University, you must apply through South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
• QLD: Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC)
• SA: South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC)
• TAS: University of Tasmania
• WA: Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)

Taking a gap year

If you're thinking of taking a gap year, you might want to consider applying for a course and deferring your start for a year. That way you've already got a place and you can apply for a different course the following year should you change your mind. Read the deferment policies for the courses you're interested in.

Create your VTAC account and complete your profile

You need to create a VTAC account to apply for courses, Equity schemes (SEAS)  and scholarships.

What you will need

To register for a VTAC account and complete your profile, you will need to provide:

• Your full name, date of birth and contact details
• Any previous names you have used
• Your visa details (if you are not an Australian or New Zealand citizen),
• Your Unique Student Identifier (USI) (unless you are a New Zealand citizen, or a temporary or student visa holder, and have not yet arrived in Australia),
• Your passport number (if you are not an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or don't hold an Australian permanent residency visa), and
• Your student number, if you are currently studying an Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate (IB)

Apply for courses

Once you have created your VTAC account and completed your profile you can start applying for courses.

What you will need

You can list up to eight course preferences in your VTAC application. To complete your course application, you will need the details of courses you wish to apply for. On the preferences screen you can search for courses using the institution, qualification level and keyword filters.

See step-by-step instructions for applying for courses or download the How to apply for courses factsheet
factsheet.

Understand the preference system

If you want to get the best offer available to you, it is important to understand the preference system.

VTAC allows you to select a minimum of one and maximum of eight course preferences. You must list each course in order of preference, with the one you most want at the top of your list.

You can only receive one offer in each round and that will be the highest listed course you are selected for. This is why you must list your courses in order of preference.

How the offer system works

1. List your preferences in the order you want to get into them.
2. Your results and application are made available to the courses and institutions you’ve applied to.
3. Course authorities advise VTAC of the offers they wish to make.
4. If more than one course selects you for a place, VTAC will only offer you the course that’s highest on your course preference list.

Example preference list

When you list your course preferences:

• Only list courses you meet the essential requirements and admission criteria for,
• Only list courses you would be happy to study,
• Always list the course you most want to do at the top, and
• Also include some 'pathway courses' in your list.

The following scenarios could occur, with the preference list above:

Scenario 1: You receive an offer for your ideal course. Congratulations!

Scenario 2: You receive an offer for your second best course, and are still automatically eligible for a higher offer (your ideal course) if there are vacancies in later rounds.

Scenario 3: You receive an offer for a ‘pathway course'. You will still be eligible for an offer for your ideal course if there are vacancies in later rounds.

Course application FAQs

What if I can't decide between two courses?

If you can't decide between two courses then look deeper, visit the campus and talk to students. Check out the elective subjects offered by each of the courses.

What if my ATAR isn't high enough?

Still list your ideal courses. Remember, the lowest selection rank from last year may not be the same this year. Also, most courses consider a range of factors in addition to the ATAR. These factors can include subject or SEAS adjustments.

What if I change my mind?

If you change your mind, change your preferences. Change of preference is open from August until December and, for emergencies, in between offer rounds until the end of February.

Will institutions ignore my application if I don't put them first?

Preference listings are only used by VTAC to determine which course you want the most. Course authorities don't make selection decisions based on where you've listed the course on your preference list. They want applicants who have listed them, will succeed, and want to do their courses.

Why can't I receive an offer from all my preferences?

You will only receive an offer for the highest course that wants to make you an offer. You won't find out about any lower preferences, because those places will have already been offered to someone else. This is why it is important to list your preferences in the order you most want to do the courses.

Download

• How to create an account factsheet
• Course Preferences Explained factsheet

Applying for Equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships

What is SEAS?

The Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) is designed to make sure institutions get a sense of your full potential if you have experienced difficulty during your education. It enables institutions to consider these circumstances and their impact when ranking eligible applicants for a course before making offers. SEAS also addresses the under-representation of certain demographics in some courses.

What SEAS is not

SEAS does not change your educational results or qualifications. And if you are granted special consideration it does not guarantee you an offer. If you apply for SEAS, you still need to meet the ‘essential requirements' and ‘admission criteria' for a course, including prerequisite studies.

Equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships categories

There are four categories in equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships. You can apply for all the categories that are relevant to your situation, so long as you apply to each category for a different reason.

1. Personal information and location
2. Disadvantaged financial background
3. Disability or medical condition
4. Difficult circumstances

How to apply for equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships

You can apply for equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships through your VTAC account, after you have lodged a course application. Applications open on 3 August 2026 and close 5pm 9 October 2026.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply.

Providing evidence

Most categories require you to provide evidence, and if you don't supply it your application will not be considered. Quality, not quantity, is the key to providing good and useful evidence. Evidence required may include:

• a written statement that you complete,
• a statement of support from a ‘responsible person' who has specific knowledge of your circumstances, and/or
• financial documentation.

Find out what evidence you need to supply and start preparing it well before the deadline.

Other special consideration schemes

Not all institutions use SEAS, and different institutions recognise different categories. Also, some institutions offer special consideration outside of SEAS. Find out which institutions participate in SEAS and which offer other special consideration programs.

Applying for scholarships

Scholarships through VTAC

The scholarships VTAC takes applications for are generally awarded through three categories:

Access and equity scholarships are most often awarded by institutions to support equitable access to tertiary education. Criteria include financial disadvantage, relocating from regional and rural areas or being part of an access equity group.

Merit scholarships are awarded for academic achievement.

Indigenous Commonwealth scholarships are awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants across a variety of categories.

What are my chances?

First, you need to apply for most scholarships to be eligible. Then it depends on how many scholarships in a category are available, your eligibility and how you are assessed compared to other eligible applicants. For example, some scholarships are based on an income assessment – if you meet the criteria, you will get a scholarship. For other scholarships, chances vary more widely. Some scholarships are based on academic performance, but many of the scholarships through VTAC are based on equity and access, leadership abilities and community experience — so it's still worth applying if you're not a 'straight A' student.

How to apply for scholarships

You apply for access and equity scholarships as part of the equity schemes (SEAS) and scholarships application. It's simply a matter of following the prompts and entering any relevant details. Most questions require concise written responses. These have strict character limits so it can be a good idea to write a draft first.

Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply.

Providing evidence

Most scholarships require you to provide evidence, and if you don't supply it your application will not be considered. Quality, not quantity, is the key to providing good and useful evidence.

Evidence required may include:

• A written statement that you complete,
• A statement of support from a ‘responsible person' who has specific knowledge of your circumstances, and/or
• Financial documentation.

Find out what evidence you need to supply and start preparing it well before the deadline.

An equity schemes (SEAS) application is (almost) the same as the scholarship application

Which is why every person that wants to submitting an equity schemes (SEAS) application should complete the scholarship section of the application. You can even use the same supporting evidence.

Download

• How to apply for SEAS
• Providing a statement of support
• Applying for scholarships

Receive your results and ATAR

How do I access my results online?

You can access your results via the VCE Results and ATAR Service website or the Results and ATAR app. The app is available from Google Play or the App Store.

You will need your VCAA student number and personal details to register. You will select a secure password when registering, which you will use to access your results on Thursday 10 December 2026.

Register early

You will need to register prior to results being released. Registration opens in August and we encourage you to complete registration by 5pm Wednesday 9 December to ensure the fastest access to your VCE Results and ATAR when they are released.

You only need to register once. The password you create can then be used for both the internet service and mobile app.

Please note: your VTAC account is separate to your registration for the VCE Results and ATAR Service.

Can I speak to someone about my results?

Absolutely. VTAC and VCAA run a joint Post-Results and ATAR Service (PRAS) every year. The service runs for several days after results are released.

You can contact the service by:

• Visiting pras.resultsandatar.vic.edu.au
• Phoning (03) 9637 3877 or the toll-free number 1800 653 080
• Emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Understanding the ATAR

The ATAR stands for Australian Tertiary Admission Rank. It is important to note that the ATAR is a rank and not a score. It is represented as a number between 0 and 99.95 in intervals of 0.05 and 99.95 being the highest rank.

Because the ATAR is a rank, there is no pass or fail ATAR. Everyone who receives an ATAR has successfully passed the VCE. The ATAR simply demonstrates each student's achievement in relation to all other students in the year 12 age group. Someone receiving an ATAR of 55, for example, has performed better than 55 per cent of the Year 12 age group that year.

How is the ATAR used?

It is a tool used for tertiary selection, a way for institutions to distinguish between applicants where there are more people applying than there are places in the course.

Once the ATAR has been used for its purpose, entrance into your chosen course, it becomes irrelevant. No one's going to ask for you ATAR once you're already studying, and future employers will be far more interested in your skills and experience than any of your high school results.

Why do you scale subjects?

Subjects aren't scaled because of how ‘hard' or how ‘easy' we think they are. In reality, every subject is scaled in the same way: based on the strength of the competition in a particular year.

VCE Study Scores are standardised rankings, or relative positions, reported on a scale between 0 and 50, with a middle ranking of 30. So, a student with a Study Score of 30 has performed better than half the students in that subject for that year. Scaling is applied to determine the difficulty in achieving the middle ranking - the median study score of 30 – in each subject. The issue here is VCE Study Scores are not standardised against other VCE subjects, they only measure the achievement relative to other students in the same subject.

The competition to achieve the median study score varies between individual studies – in some subjects it is harder to get a 30 because of the cohort of students undertaking it – not because of any inherent difficulty of the subject. So to be fair to all students, no matter what subjects they choose, we scale all subjects against each other to produce a result as though all Year 12 students had taken the same subjects.

I was hoping for a higher ATAR

Remember, the ATAR is only a tool used for tertiary selection, it does not define you as a person, nor does it determine your capabilities.
If your ATAR isn't high enough to get you into your dream course, it's worthwhile contacting the institution to discuss alternative pathways. More often than not, there will be another pathway into the course you want to study. You do have options.

Change of preference will remain open for a time after the results release, so you will have time to make calls, do your research and add in any ‘pathway courses' in time for offers.

Learn more about the ATAR

For detailed information on the ATAR and scaling, see our ATAR page

Change of preference

What is change of preference?

During specified periods you can add, remove or re-order the course preferences in your VTAC course application.

You may want to change your preferences if you have changed your mind about which course you most want to study, if a new course has become available and you would like to add it to your preference list, or if a course you had applied for has been cancelled and you want to replace it on your preferences list.

There is no cost involved in changing your preferences. As long as you have paid your course application processing fee, you can change your preferences as many times as you like within the specified periods.

When can I change my preference?

Straight away

Once you've applied, you can keep doing this as many times as you like, free of charge, until the closing date.

After your ATAR is released

After you get your ATAR, you will have a short amount of time to change your preferences.
Finalise your preferences at this point to maximise your chance of receiving the offer you want.

After offers come out

You can also change your preferences between offer rounds, but some courses may already have filled all their places.

All change of preference dates are listed under important dates.

How to change your course preferences

To change your course preferences, log in to your VTAC account and follow the prompts. You can add, delete or re-order your preferences using the up and down arrows.

Some courses do not accept new course applications after a certain date, so check the course description and selection criteria carefully for any new courses you want to add.

You will also need to make sure you meet the requirements for any new courses you add. If you have missed a selection requirement deadline contact the institution to see if you can still apply.

For step-by-step instructions see changing your course preferences.

Offers, enrolment and fees

Offers

When are offers released?

December and January rounds

There are many offer rounds, but most year 12 offers are made in the December and January rounds.

December offers will be released on 23 December 2026, and the January round of offers will be released on 12 January 2027.

Subsequent rounds

After the January Round, there are multiple subsequent rounds. Course authorities can only make offers in future rounds if there are places available—some courses may have filled their quotas after the January round. Your chances of receiving an offer in each round will vary for each course. Typically, there are fewer offers made in each subsequent round.

Supplementary offers

Some institutions make supplementary offers after February Round 1 if they have places available. A supplementary offer is for a course that you have not listed on your course preferences.
You may receive supplementary offers if you have:

• not received an offer listed on your course preferences, and
• given VTAC permission to release your application to all courses with vacancies.

You give this permission either at the time of applying, or you can do this later in your VTAC account. Supplementary offers will be processed weekly after February Round 1.

For all dates for all offer rounds, see VTAC's important dates.

Early offers

Some institutions run early offer programs. Official offers are made through VTAC. Always list your courses in the order of your preference, regardless of what early offer applications you have submitted.

How are offers released?

Offer notifications are sent by email throughout the morning until the published release time. 

Because of the volume of offers going out on that day, VTAC will stagger the email roll out, so don't be concerned if your friend has received an offer early in the morning, and you haven't. 

At the published release time, you will be able to log into your VTAC account and view your offer in the ‘Course offers' section.

Your offer email is a notification that an offer has been made. The institution will contact you separately with instructions and deadlines for enrolling—usually within two business days. If you do not receive these instructions, you need to contact the institution and not VTAC.

All offers are provisional. Any offer you receive is subject to you:

• meeting eligibility requirements,
• having provided full and correct information on your VTAC application, and
• attending enrolment at the time and date specified in your offer message.

If you don't meet these requirements, your offer may lapse or be withdrawn.

Hoping for a better offer in a future round?

VTAC recommends that you accept any offer you receive, as that offer will usually lapse before the release of the next round's offers. By accepting your offer, you will at least have that course to fall back on if no further offers are made. Accepting an offer does not prevent you from being considered for higher preferences in later offer rounds.

Have mixed feelings about the course or interested in something else?

You can accept your offer and still be eligible for offers from higher preferences in future rounds. Just make sure that whichever course you're hoping to get an offer from is listed higher on your preference list than what you've already been offered. For example, if you received an offer from your third preference, you'll be eligible for offers from preferences one and two.

If there is a course lower on your preference list or new course you are interested in, you can make use of change of preference between the offer rounds. If you move the course you received an offer for down your list, you will be considered for anything above that course in future offer rounds. Then, should you receive a better offer, you can accept that and withdraw from the previous course.

No longer interested in the course you've been offered?

Accepting an offer for a course is your choice. If you have absolutely no desire to enrol in that course, then simply ignore the offer. The offer will lapse and the place will go to somebody else. Just be sure about any decision to not accept a course offer—offers cannot be accepted once they have lapsed.

Didn't get an offer?

If you didn't receive an offer by the January round, you might still receive an offer in February Round 1. However, it's important to know most offers are made in the December and January rounds. So while you might wait in hope for a later round offer it's also a good idea to do some strategic research.

You can change your preferences between rounds so contact institutions for assistance identifying pathway courses or other courses you might want to add to your preference list before change of preference closes.

Also make sure you give permission for institutions to give you supplementary offers.

Enrolling and deferring

Accept an offer by enrolling

To accept an offer you must enrol in the course.

Enrolment procedures will be outlined in the offer email sent by the institution. These instructions differ across each institution, in some cases you may be required to attend in person at a specific date and time, others might require you to enrol online.

Enrolment deadlines are generally within a short period from when the offer is made. If you are unable to complete the enrolment procedure during this period, you should check with the institution about what other arrangements are available. Don't leave this too late, as you may be required to organise documentation and someone to act on your behalf.

Remember, you must enrol by the deadline set by the institution—make sure that you don't miss out.

Thinking of deferring to take a gap year?

Gap years can be a great way to take a break from studying to travel or get work experience. If you're applying for courses with the intention to defer the place, make sure that you check the institutional and course policies on deferment, as not all courses will allow it.

If the institution agrees to defer your place, make sure to get an agreement from them in writing. If you eventually decide not to take up the deferred place, you must inform the institution so that they can offer the place to another applicant.

Course fees

To find out how much your course will cost and how to pay these fees, refer to the tertiary institution that has made you an offer.

HELP to pay your fees

For information about the different types of HELP loans available to students, see financial assistance or the Study Assist website. A HECS-HELP loan (also known as HECS) is available to eligible students that are enrolled in a Commonwealth supported place (CSP). A FEE-HELP loan is available for students are enrolled in a full fee-paying place.

Commonwealth Supported Places

If you have been offered a Commonwealth Supported Place, you must provide your tax file number (TFN) to enrol. For information about getting a TFN, see the Australian Taxation Office website.