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Home | Offers and enrolment

Offers and enrolment

SATAC makes offers to courses on behalf of our participating institutions. 
Your chances of receiving an offer in a given offer round depend on:

  • Timing of your application: When you submitted your application
  • Assessment status: Whether SATAC has completed assessing your application
  • Pending results: If you are awaiting results, such as Year 12 results or results from higher education studies recently undertaken.
  • Offer rounds: Whether the courses you applied for are making offers in that offer round
  • Eligibility and competitiveness: Whether your application is both eligible and competitive enough for an offer
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SATAC makes offers to , and TAFE SA courses.

There are multiple rounds throughout the admission year. View our offer round key dates for the full schedule. 

Checking your offer status

You will be notified by email of any offers you receive. You can also check your offer status at any time by logging in to your SATAC application.

You must follow the offer response and enrolment instructions in the offer letter. If you miss these deadlines, you risk losing your place in the course.

Please note that SATAC does not issue notification emails if you are unsuccessful in receiving an offer. If teaching is about to commence for your preferred course(s) and you have not received an offer, we encourage you to contact SATAC for assistance.

We can provide advice on alternative pathways to strengthen your application and improve your chances of receiving an offer, such as adding additional , considering Semester 2 intakes, or contacting the directly to discuss relevant pathway options.
 

Responding to an undergraduate or postgraduate offer

How SATAC handles offers 

For most undergraduate and postgraduate courses, SATAC automatically accepts offers on your behalf. You can change your response at any time via the Offer Status page in your SATAC application.

Important: Enrolment in a course confirms your acceptance of the place and secures your spot. 

Receiving an offer for your first preference

  • SATAC automatically accepts the offer for you.
  • You will not be considered for further preferences, as your first choice has been secured.

Receiving an offer for a lower preference, but you still want a higher preference

  • While SATAC automatically accepts the offer for the course you received, you will still be considered for your higher preferences in future offer rounds.
  • Enrolling in the offered course does not prevent you from receiving an offer for a higher preference course in a future offer round. See the ‘Things to Note’ section below for more information on multiple enrolments.

Receiving an offer for a lower preference, and you want to accept this and no longer be considered for higher preferences

  • You must log in to mySATAC and change your preference order to make the offered course your first preference. You will then no longer be considered in future offer rounds, as your first choice has been secured.
  • Once an offer is received, you cannot delete the preference, but you can move it in your order.

Things to note: 

  • Enrolment confirms your place: Once you enrol, your spot in that course is secured.
  • Cannot remove offers: After receiving an offer, you cannot delete that preference.
  • Postgraduate offers cannot be formally declined: If you decide not to take up a course, simply do not to enrol, and your offer will automatically expire in due course.
  • Multiple enrolments: If you enrol in more than one course, ensure you unenrol from all but the course(s) you intend to study before the .

 

Responding to a TAFE SA offer

For TAFE SA courses, applicants must log in to mySATAC to respond to their offer. SATAC does not automatically accept these offers on your behalf.

Important points:

  • Timely response is essential: Not responding by the deadline may affect your chances of enrolling in the course or being considered for higher-preference courses.
  • Offers can expire: Offers can be withdrawn if you do not respond promptly, so it is crucial to act as soon as possible.
     

Changing your mind  

If you decide you want an offer for a different course, you may need to change your preferences.

Visit the preferences page for step-by-step instructions on how to change your preferences after receiving an offer.
 

Conditional offers

You may receive a conditional offer directly from a university for one or more courses you applied for through SATAC. A conditional offer is not final – you must meet the specified conditions for the offer to be formalised.

For undergraduate courses, your conditional offer will be formalised if you meet the conditions and are not offered a higher-preference course in subsequent offer rounds.
 

Enrolment

Once you have received an offer, you can enrol in your course.

Enrolment details will be provided either in your offer letter or directly by the institution offering the course. SATAC does not manage enrolments, so you must complete the enrolment process with the institution.

Key points:

  • Follow the enrolment instructions carefully.
  • Meet all enrolment deadlines to secure your place.
  • If you have any questions about the enrolment process, contact the institution as soon as possible.

Deferment

Deferment allows you to postpone enrolment in a course, usually until the following year. 

The institution will hold your place, and you do not need to reapply through SATAC when it’s time to enrol.

Undergraduate and postgraduate courses

  • Most undergraduate and some postgraduate courses are deferrable through SATAC.
  • The course entry will indicate if deferment is not available. Use the Course Search to check deferment .
  • To apply for deferment, log in to your mySATAC application and update your response in the Offer Status section.
  • Once your deferment is processed, SATAC will notify the institution.
  • Towards the end of the deferment period, the institution will email you with instructions on how to enrol.

Important: Keep an eye on your email inbox. SATAC does not send reminders, so it’s your responsibility to respond to the institution’s instructions. If you have questions about your deferred place, please speak to the institution.

TAFE SA courses

  • TAFE SA offers cannot be deferred through SATAC.
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Financial

Course costs

Course vary depending on the course and institution you are studying at.

Each institution provides detailed information about course fees on their website.

You may be for a HELP loan or other financial assistance to help cover the costs of studying.
 

Credit and RPL

Credit is also referred to as status, , or recognition of prior learning (RPL). 

If you plan to apply for credit, you should seek advice from the institution before you enrol. They will provide guidance on the application process and the documentation you may need to supply.

SATAC does not provide advice on applying for credit or your eligibility.
 

Withdrawing from a course after enrolment

If you decide to withdraw from a course after enrolment, you should contact the institution for advice.

Important: Deadlines usually apply, and withdrawing after certain dates may result in financial or academic impacts.

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