Early Offer program
Year 12 is full of firsts – first taste of adult life, first big decisions. With an Early Offer, you’ve already answered the biggest one: What’s next?
Apply today and secure your place at Federation University. Just don’t pack away the textbooks yet – you still need to graduate!
Applications for 2026 open in April 2025.
Apply today and secure your place at Federation University. Just don’t pack away the textbooks yet – you still need to graduate!
Applications for 2026 open in April 2025.
Why apply for an Early Offer?
With an Early Offer, you're guaranteed early entry to uni (as long as you meet the prerequisites). And that’s just the beginning.
Enjoy early access to campus libraries and study spaces, plus a free Exam Ready Pack. Book one-on-one sessions with your course coordinator, and connect with career advisors online.
You’ll also have exclusive access to meet our industry partners, exploring your chosen field, its future and where it could take you.
It’s all about getting a head start and feeling confident along the way!
Enjoy early access to campus libraries and study spaces, plus a free Exam Ready Pack. Book one-on-one sessions with your course coordinator, and connect with career advisors online.
You’ll also have exclusive access to meet our industry partners, exploring your chosen field, its future and where it could take you.
It’s all about getting a head start and feeling confident along the way!
Early access to the Aboriginal Education Centre.
At Federation, we're proud to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through the Aboriginal Education Centre.
We offer personalised career advice, academic support, cultural wellbeing and help connecting you to services that matter. From scholarships, community connections, or just someone to talk to, we're with you.
How to apply for an Early Offer?
You know what they say about the early bird. Follow these steps to apply.
Take a look at your top courses and the entry requirements, so you're ready to make an informed decision.
Keep in mind, you can apply for more than one course with Early Offer.
Keep in mind, you can apply for more than one course with Early Offer.
Not long now! Applications open in April. Stay tuned and get ready to apply.
We’re just a click away if you need any help.
We’re just a click away if you need any help.
You'll receive your offer as early as September, with applications closing 1 December.
If you meet the Early Offer ATAR and course prerequisites, you're guaranteed a place in your course.
If you meet the Early Offer ATAR and course prerequisites, you're guaranteed a place in your course.
To receive a full offer, the relevant Federation University Early Offer course must be listed highest in your VTAC preference list.
An Early Offer meant that I was able to go and get my licence after exams without worrying about my place at uni. "
Charlotte HoareauBachelor of Biomedical Science
Entry pathways
Here at Federation, we're about your future, not your ATAR. Whether you're completing a scored or unscored Year 12, we'll help you find the right pathway.
Get your foot in the door with our accessible-entry degrees and transfer to your preferred degree.
Don’t have an ATAR? Apply for an Early Offer to FAST, a single-semester course with guaranteed entry into an undergraduate degree.
Our TAFE pathways allow you to earn credit towards your undergraduate degree while building valuable skills.
Early Offer FAQs
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