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Lock in an early offer, and a more enjoyable year 12

We know year 12 is full of stress, study, discipline and hard work. But you're also on your way to freedom, a taste of new beginnings and a new era in your life.

Apply for an Early Offer and you can relax, knowing your place at Federation University is secured.

First in best dressed

Early Offer applicants get benefits – you'll be first in line for a university offer (as long as they have achieved all the prerequisites for their course) and have peace of mind before heading into your exams.

Plus you’ll be invited to any exclusive events and have access to lots of support to get you through the toughest year of high school.

So ditch the uncertainty, skip the queues and lock in your dream degree before you finish year 12.

Applying online is easy! Get your application in today.

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1. Explore your options

Explore your top courses and take a look at the entry requirements so that you’re empowered to make the right decision.

Check out our guaranteed ATARS

2. Submit your application

Ready to submit your application? Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and get started.

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3. Receive your Early Offer

You will be guaranteed an offer if you meet the Early Offer ATAR and all course prerequisites. The VTAC offer that you receive will be for the course listed highest on your list of preferences where you have met all selection requirements

4. Don’t forget to add the course to your VTAC preferences

To receive a full offer, the relevant Federation University Early Offer course must be listed highest in your VTAC preference list.*

See VTAC offer dates

2025 Early Offer Program - Key Dates

*VTAC dates are yet to be confirmed and are subject to change, please check vtac.edu.au/dates

Applications for the Early Offer Program open1 March
VTAC - Timely applications open29 July
VTAC - Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) applications open29 July
VTAC - Timely applications close30 September
VTAC - SEAS applications close11 October
Early Offer Program applications close1 December
2024 VCE results and ATAR available online12 December

How to apply

  1. Step 1. Complete the Early Offer Application following these instructions:
    • Select the course 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 the relevant Federation University course in your VTAC preference list.*

Confirming your eligibility

To be eligible for an early offer you must:

  • Be a current domestic Australian year 12 student or a recent (completed year 12 in 2022 or 2023) 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.*

What is a conditional offer?

In some situations, we can provide applicants with a conditional offer. Applicants will receive an email from Admissions outlining the conditions they must meet before they can receive a full offer.

Conditions may include forwarding your examination results or achieving an English proficiency test score. These conditions will be listed on your offer email and, until they are met, you won't be able to enrol in units under your course of study.

Once we are satisfied that you have met the conditions, you will receive a full offer and be able to enrol via Student Centre.

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 2024 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.

If you are completing or have completed the VCE Vocational Major (VM), it is encouraged that you apply for an Early Offer in Federation Access Studies (FAST) as an alternative pathway to an approved degree.

*Applicants must apply via VTAC and remain bound by the preference system. A number of courses at different institutions may make you an offer, but the offer received will be for your highest preference where you have met all selection criteria. All applicants are given the opportunity to change their preferences on various dates. For information on these dates, visit the VTAC website.