Veteran Tertiary Support Program

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Veteran Tertiary Support Program

About the program

At the 91直播, we recognise your commitment to your country and your experience serving in the Australian Defence Force (Defence). As a current or former member of Defence, you are invited to participate in our Veteran Tertiary Support Program (VTSP).

If you are a current or former member of Defence and would like to study at the UC, your participation in the Veteran Tertiary Support Program entitles you to:

  • apply through the website for direct entry
  • receive an automatic selection rank based on your Defence rank and experience
  • obtain automatic credit for some units in some courses reducing your course completion time and the cost of your course
  • apply for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) for additional credit, subject to course requirements and credit limits
  • access a range of tailored support and benefits.

Provide your Defence Service Record

To apply,  submit the first page of your Defence Service Record. You may redact any details not relevant to admissions assessment (see Admission and Block credit below).

If you don鈥檛 have a copy of your Defence Service Record already, you can request it by contacting Defence via 1800 333 362 or customer.service@defence.gov.au.

When submitting your request, ensure you include at least three identifying details in your email: full name, date of birth, PMKeys/service number, place of birth, or former name (if applicable).

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Register for the Veteran Tertiary Support Program

If you are a current or former defence force member or defence force family member, the application form asks:

鈥楢re you applying for the Veteran Tertiary Support Program?鈥� Please select 鈥榊es鈥� from the drop-down list.

Your application will be automatically assessed for admission into:

Once you have accepted your offer to study with us, our UC staff will reach out to connect you to the personalised support available through the Program.

The Veteran Tertiary Support Program provides tailored support and benefits to you as a current or former Defence force member or a defence force family member. This tailored support is designed to support your transition to study at the 91直播.

Support for defence and family members

Undergraduate Admission 鈥� ADF current and former members

Current and former ADF members 鈥� Air Force, Army and Navy 鈥� are eligible for undergraduate admission based on their rank and years of service, which are converted to a selection rank (similar to an ATAR):

  • Commissioned Officers (any rank), Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (E-6 or above), Chaplains and Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officers
    • Selection Rank of 83 for 1鈥�3 years of service
    • Selection Rank of 92 for more than 3 years of service
  • Other Ranks
    • Selection Rank of 73 for 1鈥�3 years of service
    • Selection Rank of 75 for more than 3 years of service

These Selection Ranks help determine your eligibility for admission into undergraduate courses. No formal qualification equivalency is required.

Block Credit

If you are a:

  • Commissioned Officer (any rank)
  • Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (E-6 or above)
  • Chaplain or Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer

You are eligible for up to 24 credit points of block credit (unspecified) toward your undergraduate degree subject to course rules. Block credit (unspecified) is not available for Other Ranks under this framework.

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Selection Rank
(1 鈥� 3 Years of Service)		 Selection Rank
(3 + Years of Service)		 Block Credit (unspecified)
(Undergraduate Courses)
Commissioned Officer
(Any rank)		 83 92 Up to 24 Credit Points
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
(Rank E-6 or above)		 83 92 Up to 24 Credit Points
Chaplain and Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer
(any classification)		 83 92 Up to 24 Credit Points
Other ranks 73 75 NA

Postgraduate Courses 鈥� Admission Only

Current or former Commissioned Officer (any rank), Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Rank E-6 or above) and Chaplain and Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer (any classification) in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) 鈥� Airforce, Army and Navy, are also recognised for admission into most of our postgraduate courses.

Those with 1 to 3 years are considered to have a Bachelors degree (AQF Level 7) equivalent with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 4 while those with over 3 years of service are recognised with a GPA of 5. This equivalency supports your eligibility for entry into our postgraduate coursework courses.

Members of the ADF in Other Ranks with over 3 years of service are recognised for entry into selected Graduate Certificate or Diploma courses. Details of the courses available are in the Digital Handbook.

Australian Defence Force (ADF) Grade Point Average (GPA)
(1 鈥� 3 Years of Service)		 Grade Point Average (GPA)
(3 + Years of Service)		 Postgraduate Courses
Commissioned Officer
(Any rank)		 4 5 Most Master, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate Courses
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer
(Rank E-6 or above)		 4 5 Most Master, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate Courses
Chaplain and Maritime Spiritual Wellbeing Officer
(any classification)		 4 5 Most Master, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate Courses
Other ranks N/A Selected Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate courses for those with 3+ Years of Service

Explore the program further

VTSP scholarship opportunities

We offer two scholarships that are specific to current and former defence members. Receiving payment from a scholarship or bursary can ease some of the financial pressures of going to university. It can help you to stay focused on your studies and take up opportunities that may get you where you want to be in the future.

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The hybrid learning environment makes UC a great option for defence partners who are still experiencing all of those frequent relocations, or family and work commitments.

Amanda McCue, Defence Partner

Bachelor of Laws

The hybrid learning environment makes UC a great option for defence partners who are still experiencing all of those frequent relocations, or family and work commitments.

Amanda McCue, Defence Partner

Bachelor of Laws

As an ex-Chief of Army, 15 years ago now, and a Professor at the 91直播, I want to say thank you for your service. We look at this as though you've had our backs, now it's time for us to have yours.

Prof Peter Francis Leahy, Lieutenant General

Faculty of Business, Government and Law

As an ex-Chief of Army, 15 years ago now, and a Professor at the 91直播, I want to say thank you for your service. We look at this as though you've had our backs, now it's time for us to have yours.

Prof Peter Francis Leahy, Lieutenant General

Faculty of Business, Government and Law

The flexibility afforded by the online program has allowed me to continue doing my job and balance family commitments while studying.

Damon O'Hara, Maritime Logistics Officer

Juris Doctor

The flexibility afforded by the online program has allowed me to continue doing my job and balance family commitments while studying.

Damon O'Hara, Maritime Logistics Officer

Juris Doctor

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