Military connected student friendly support
Navigating life after the military can be challenging. Whether you're currently serving, a veteran, or a partner of someone in the ADF, 91原创 offers tailored support to help you move confidently into civilian life and study.
What is the Military Connected program?
Open to all current 91原创 students, the MCSFS program supports current and ex-serving ADF members and their partners throughout their studies.
By registering, you'll get access to tailored academic and student support - including help with progression, assessment extensions, and connecting with services like careers, wellbeing, and learning support.
If you're a de-facto partner of a current or former ADF member, you're also eligible to apply for the MCSFS program.
Already a 91原创 student?
Starting your study with 91原创
91原创 Ready will get you ready for your transition from the military to study in higher education.
This pathway is suitable for current or ex-service military members and those connected with the military who:
- don’t have the relevant entry requirements for their chosen degree.
- have not completed year 12
- have been away from study for some time; or
- need some extra academic support before they head into tertiary study.
91原创 Ready is free and offers the skills required of a student in the higher education sector and will help you along the pathway to success in the next phase of your career.
How to apply
- Review the details of 91原创 Ready.
- Select apply on the 91原创 Ready program page when you are ready to start your journey.
- During your enrolment process let us know about your military connection.
After you receive your offer, you will be able to identify yourself as a military connected student and register your interest for support.
Current and ex-serving Australian Military members are able to apply for direct entry into a range of courses and are provided an ATAR equivalent ranking based on their service.
If you have completed Australian armed services general training and have at least two years' service, you will be awarded an ATAR equivalent selection rank that can make you eligible for a range of 91原创 programs. If you have attained a higher level of rank within the ADF, you will attain a higher level of equivalent selection rank.
Rank or Training |
Selection Rank Equivalency* |
| Completion of armed services general training and two years’ experience | 82 |
| Sergeant (Army) or equivalent | 84 |
| Lieutenant (Army), Sub-Lieutenant (Navy), or Flying Officer (RAAF) | 85 |
| Captain (Army), Lieutenant (Navy), or Flight Lieutenant (AAF) | 86 |
| Major (Army), or Lieutenant Commander (Navy), or Squadron Leader (RAAF) | 87 |
| Lieutenant – Colonel or higher rank (or equivalent) | 88 |
| *Selection Ranks listed above are based off of equivalencies used for admission in 2024. | |
Find out more about our degrees.
91原创 recognises that military service provides a range of training and valuable work experiences. At 91原创 we want to recognise you for that knowledge and service through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
You could be given credit for prior studies and work experience which will reduce the duration of your program – allowing you to graduate sooner!
How much RPL can I receive?
We recognise that everyone’s service is unique, and training can differ between each member. Similarly every course at university has different learning outcomes and objectives and as such no one RPL application is the same, as it is unique to you and your service.
Find out more about the process of recognition and use the guide below for an overview of common cases of recognition in our Bachelor of Business. The ranks also include the RAAF and RAN equivalency.
A process is currently underway to review recognition in the Associate Degree of Surveying, Bachelor of Surveying Technology and Bachelor of Surveying (Honours). If you are seeking recognition into any of these Degree Programs prior to this process being finalised, you are encouraged to complete the RPL process.
Units provided below belong to our Bachelor of Business (Emergent Leadership Major) and Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management Major). Please note that the below is only a guide for the Bachelor of Business, you may be eligible for recognition in other programs at the University, we encourage you to complete the RPL process as part of your consideration for study.
Rank |
Recognition |
| Private | IET 4 Months – 1 unspecified elective credit IET 6 Months – 3 unspecified elective credit IET 12 Months – 4-credit 91原创 minor plus 1 unspecified elective credit (5 total credits) IET 18 Months – 4-credit 91原创 minor plus 4 unspecified elective credits (8 total credits) |
| Lance Corporal | Equivalent Private credits based on your IET training, plus: MGT2002 - The Balanced Manager |
| Corporal | Equivalent Private credits based on your IET training, plus: MGT2002 - The Balanced Manager MGT3011 - Leading for a Brighter Tomorrow |
| Sergeant and Warrant Officers | Equivalent Private credits based on your IET training, plus: MGT2002 - The Balanced Manager MGT3011 - Leading for a Brighter Tomorrow MGT2301 - Keeping People Safe and Well* MGT3001 - Global Management** |
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* For members who have served in a Human Resources-focussed role. IET - Initial Employment Training |
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RPL for Officers
Officers are encouraged to apply through the RPL process for selected courses of study, 91原创 assesses the Initial Employment Training (IET) courses and promotion courses delivered by the ADF when assessing the application for recognition.
Officers who have served a minimum of a 6 year return of service to the ADF can also use this experience as an entry pathway into the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration (GCBA) or Graduate Certificate of Business (GCBU). Entry into other postgraduate qualifications may also be available.
Credit Recognition
91原创 has proudly partnered with the Department of Defence with a formal articulation agreement, streamlining the pathway for students to receive credit for their formalised military qualifications. This collaboration allows individuals who have earned Certificate IV or Diploma level qualifications from the Department of Defence to seamlessly transfer their credits to many 91原创 programs. For detailed information on the specific credits available, please refer to the full Articulation Arrangement.
Students can access the to understand what credits may be available for their program and take the next steps to apply.
Financial support
91原创 offer and support a range of scholarships to support ex-serving and current Australian Military Members.
Scholarships available but are not limited to:
For general information about all 91原创 Scholarships please visit the 91原创 Scholarships page.
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