Early offer program

Secure your place at Federation University

Finishing high school can be stressful, so why not give yourself peace of mind with Federation University's Early Offer Program?

Not only is an early offer exciting to receive, but knowing that you have already secured a place in a degree means you can head into exams fully focused.

Guaranteed ATAR pathway

How to apply

1. Complete the Early Offer Application following these instructions:
   • Select the program you are interested in from the drop-down list.
   • Check that you will meet the pre-requisites and any additional essential entry requirements.
   • When providing your email address please use the same email address that you intend to use in your VTAC application.
2. List Federation in your VTAC preference list. Applications for 2024 are not yet open, so please check back from May 2023 for application dates.

Eligibility

Most bachelor degrees are available for early offers through the Guaranteed ATAR pathway. View courses accepting early offer applications.

To be eligible for an early offer you must:

• Be a current domestic Australian year 12 student or a recent (completed year 12 in 2020 or 2021) domestic Australian year 12 graduate who has not undertaken further study.
• Meet the pre-requisites, essential requirement (if any) and achieve the guaranteed ATAR for the program.
• Apply by the December deadline.
• Apply via VTAC and list the Federation University degree in your preference list.*

Advance to University Pathway

How to apply

1. Complete the Early Offer application following these instructions:
   • Select the program you are interested in from the drop-down list.
   • Check that you will meet the pre-requisites and any additional essential entry requirements.
   • When providing your email address please use the same email address that you intend to use in your VTAC application.
2. List Federation in your VTAC preference list.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an early offer you must:

• Be a current domestic Australian year 12 student completing the Advance to University Program (ATU) at Federation University and complete VCE
• Meet the pre-requisites for the program, including any additional essential requirements for admission
• Pass the unit pairs in which you are enrolled in ATU
• Apply by the December deadline.
• Apply via VTAC and list the Federation University degree in your preference list*.

Read more about the Advance to University pathway, eligible programs and unit pairs required for each pathway.

What happens next?

• If your application is successful, you will receive a conditional offer.
• As an Early Offer Program recipient, you'll have exclusive access to content, services and events welcoming you to campus and preparing you for higher education.
• If you meet the conditions of the Early Offer Program you will be issued a formal offer by VTAC in the December 2023 offer round.
• If you don't meet the conditions of an early offer, you may still be eligible for an offer for the course. Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantages are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.