Information for students
If you think you’ll need support to read the HSC exam questions or write your responses, you might need exam provisions. Find out what they are and how to ask for them.
Information for parents and caregivers
Support in the HSC exams is different to the support your child might get in their everyday schooling. Find out more about HSC exam provisions and how to ask for them.
Information for schools
Schools play a key role in identifying students who might need exam provisions and applying for them. Find out what your responsibilities are.
Information for health practitioners
Health practitioners play a key role in helping us support students that need it. Find out what information we need from you.
We are improving this program
We accepted 8 recommendations from the 2025 independent review of the NSW HSC Disability Provisions Program. These recommendations support improved equity and accessibility for HSC students sitting end-of-year exams.
The program was called the Disability Provisions Program. It has been renamed the HSC Exam Provisions Program for the 2026 HSC.
Additional resources
HSC minimum standard disability provisions
Find out about disability provisions that are available for students who are doing HSC minimum standard tests.
Illness or misadventure
If a student becomes sick or experiences a mishap in the time leading to their HSC exams, they may need to go through the illness and misadventure process. Find out how it works and the evidence they will need to provide.
Facts and figures
The HSC is a world-class credential that helps young adults on the path to work, training and further education. Learn about the most recent HSC cohort, or view historical data from previous years.
Contact NESA Student Support
You can contact our Student Support team to discuss your circumstances.
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For more information on how to contact a specific team or make a complaint, visit NESA's contact us page.