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QUT endeavours to attract students from rural and isolated backgrounds to create opportunities for employment and education that may not exist in their home towns.The University also recognises the difficulties that students from rural and isolated backgrounds may face when relocating to metropolitan areas to pursue their studies.

This includes the financial costs of relocating, loss of family support, assimilation to a new and unfamiliar environment, as well as those issues that face all new students enrolling in university studies for the first time.

In this section...

Info for prospective students
Getting in (entry programs)
Getting around (making Brisbane your home)
Getting cash (financial assistance)
Useful organisations and links

Information for prospective students

New DVD to help you decide about uni

The Equity Services Department unveiled its latest outreach initiative for students from equity target groups. project u is a unique resource for prospective students which addresses a range of issues which often deter students from considering higher education.

project u addresses issues such as the costs of study, managing stress, living away from home, finding appropriate information and keeping options for university open.

What makes this project unique is that the key messages are delivered by students and for students. Current students have generously shared their own personal experiences of coming to university providing very honest and helpful information to their peers.

The DVD includes bold animation, original music, informative interviews and a supporting website.

Multiple copies are sent to your school each year. Ask your Guidance Officer for a copy or preview of the DVD and to get your own at www.projectu.com.au

Getting in to QUT

QUT's flexible entry options (Equity Entry Programs) are designed to suit students whose entry to university may be adversely affected by their social or economic circumstances. Equity entry programs for prospective students are outlined below:

Q-Step Scheme (for low-income students) seeks to encourage students from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider university study.
The Oodgeroo Unit (for Indigenous students) operates an entry scheme that aims to increase Indigenous access and participation into tertiary study.
Alternative Entry Scheme (for non-school leavers or 'mature-age' students) recognises the important role life and work experiences can have in preparing students for success at uni.

For more information on these equity entry programs click here.

Studying and living in Brisbane: how to make it work

Download Studying and Living in Brisbane: how to make it work if you are a regional and remote student thinking about coming to Brisbane and studying at QUT. This brochure has helpful information to get you started such as:

finding accommodation in Brisbane
public transport advice
financial assistance
tackling the transition to uni life, and
where to get help when you need it.

Financial support for students

QUT can provide scholarships to prospective students, as well as a range of bursaries, industry scholarships and awards, student loans, financial counselling and other support measures to assist students in financial need. Faculties also provide additional support services relevant to the needs of their students.Click here for more information on financial assistance for low-income students.

Need further assistance? Do you know about the Federal Government's Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund?

Useful organisations and links

Staff and students are encouraged to submit additional items under this section. Submit your useful organisations and links for consideration to equityenq@qut.edu.au.

Let's Talk Rural
Country Education Foundation of Australia
Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund