Student support
We have a range of support services on offer to ensure you thrive at ACU. From your first visit to campus through to your graduation and beyond, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
AskACU
If you have questions about studying with us, the AskACU team has you covered. You can search the FAQs, text us, live chat or call one of our friendly AskACU staff – whatever works for you.
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Fees and scholarships
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Entry options and pathways
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Indigenous Higher Education Units
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Learning abroad
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Student support and services
Fees and scholarships
Studying is a big financial commitment, but we’re here to support you. Discover how to understand your university fees, work out if you're eligible for scholarships or financial assistance, and learn what other expenses you may have to pay.
Fees
Fees shouldn’t be a barrier to you achieving your dreams. We’ve worked hard to make our fees simple and transparent, with a range of financial assistance options.
Scholarships
We believe where you come from doesn’t have to define where you’re going. And while there are financial commitments that come with university study, this shouldn’t stop you from pursuing your goals. That’s why we offer almost 400 scholarships to support you along the way.
Watch our recorded fees and scholarships sessions
We’ve recorded a selection of our live Open Day sessions for you to watch at any time. In the sessions you’ll hear from staff, current students and alumni about the courses, campuses and experiences you can expect at ACU.
If you’d like to watch a session, head to ‘Watch recorded sessions’ and make your selection.
| Name | Student type | Session Type | Virtual Session Link |
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| Fees and scholarships | Undergraduate, Domestic student | Q&A session | View Session |
| Scholarships for international students | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student, International student | Q&A session | View Session |
Entry options and pathways
There’s always another way. If you need more options for entering the undergraduate course of your dreams and want to either increase your chances of getting in or accelerate your studies, pathways and entry programs may help.
ACU Guarantee
While Year 12 is a challenge at the best of times, finishing school in the midst of a global pandemic is tough. To support your journey to university, we’re launching the ACU Guarantee program. It assesses you for entry to ACU based on your Year 11 results, and you could receive an offer as early as September.
While successful applicants must still complete their Year 12 exams, you’ll be secure in the knowledge that your marks from Year 11 meet our entry requirements.
ACU College
If you’re looking to upskill, re-skill or find an alternate pathway to university, ACU College may provide the solution.
ACU College is our centre for delivering vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and short courses. We are a nationally accredited registered training organisation (RTO ID #3578) active in NSW, SA, ACT, Vic and Qld.
Current Year 12 students
If you are currently in Year 12, we know this has been a disruptive year for you. The good news is we have a range of programs and activities, from exam support to admissions advice, dedicated to helping you find your way to university.
Queensland is moving to ATARs
We know the change from OPs to ATARs might be a little confusing for our Queensland students. To help you understand more about the change and what it means for you, the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) have provided us with a video to explain the process.
ACU admission pathways video
Watch our recorded entry and pathways sessions
We’ve recorded a selection of our live Open Day sessions for you to watch at any time. In the sessions you’ll hear from staff, current students and alumni about the courses, campuses and experiences you can expect at ACU.
If you’d like to watch a session, head to ‘Watch recorded sessions’ and make your selection.
| Name | Student type | Session Type | Virtual Session Link |
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| ACU College: Pathways into nursing | Undergraduate, Domestic student | Q&A session | View Session |
| ACU College: Pathways into teaching | Undergraduate, Domestic student | Q&A session | View Session |
| ACU entry and pathways | Undergraduate, Domestic student | Info session | View Session |
| ACU Sport: Elite Athlete and Performer Program (EAPP) | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student | Q&A session | View Session |
| How to apply to ACU as an international student | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student, International student | Info session | View Session |
| Pathways and English language courses for international students | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student, International student | Info session | View Session |
| QTAC changes to ATAR | Undergraduate, Domestic student | Info session | View Session |
Indigenous Higher Education Units (IHEU)
Indigenous Higher Education Units (IHEU) offer our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students a welcoming, supportive and culturally safe space on every ACU campus.
IHEUs provide academic support, cultural activities, tutorial assistance and networking and professional development opportunities. They also offer a range of tailored study options, entry pathways, scholarships and student services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Watch our recorded Indigenous Higher Education Unit sessions
We’ve recorded a selection of our live Open Day sessions for you to watch at any time. In the sessions you’ll hear from staff, current students and alumni about the courses, campuses and experiences you can expect at ACU.
If you’d like to watch a session, head to ‘Watch recorded sessions’ and make your selection.
Learning abroad: Going overseas during your degree
You want to see the world. And we want to help you change the way you see it.
Experience a new perspective by studying overseas and gain credit towards your degree at the same time. We have more than 200 partner institutions and a huge range of international opportunities for you to choose from.
You can join a study tour, complete an internship, do a semester or short exchange, participate in community engagement, take our unique international Core Curriculum program, or head to our Rome Campus.
Learning abroad programs can be as short as two weeks or as long as a year, and there are generous travel grants available.
Watch our recorded learning abroad live sessions
We’ve recorded a selection of our live Open Day sessions for you to watch at any time. In the sessions you’ll hear from staff, current students and alumni about the courses, campuses and experiences you can expect at ACU.
If you’d like to watch a session, head to ‘Watch recorded sessions’ and make your selection.
| Name | Student type | Session Type | Virtual Session Link |
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| Learning abroad: Going overseas during your degree | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student, International student | Q&A session | View Session |
If you want to learn more, jump into a chat on the Student Life page to talk to our current students about their study abroad experiences.
Videos
Student support and services
ACU is inclusive and supportive of everyone, every day, and we want to see you thrive.
Our student support services are available on each of our campuses and can help you navigate your way through some of the more challenging parts of uni life.
Our services include counselling and disability support, career development, student advocacy, student enrichment and more.
If you’re an international student, we have a range of tailored support services just for you to help you settle into your new life at ACU.
Watch our recorded sessions
We’ve recorded a selection of our live Open Day sessions for you to watch at any time. In the sessions you’ll hear from staff, current students and alumni about the courses, campuses and experiences you can expect at ACU.
If you’d like to watch a session, head to ‘Watch recorded sessions’ and make your selection.
| Name | Student type | Session Type | Virtual Session Link |
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| International student services and accommodation | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student, International student | Info session | View Session |
| Student support and services | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Domestic student | Q&A session | View Session |