ANU awards National Access Scheme (NAS) Selection Rank adjustments for high achievement in nationally strategic senior secondary subjects and in recognition of difficult circumstances that you may have faced in your studies. Selection Rank adjustments are granted in accordance with the approved schedules, and no more than 15 (maximum 10 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 5 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied through UAC for an eligible ANU Bachelor degree program
- undertaken Australian Year 12 or the International Baccalaureate
- achieved an ATAR or equivalent at or above 70
- not previously attempted tertiary study
How to apply
Adjustment Factors |
Applicant Type |
Eligible Programs |
Application Process |
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Subject adjustment |
Domestic and International UAC applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program |
ANU Bachelor degree programs with a Selection Rank requirement of 80.00-97.00 may receive a subject or performance-based adjustment of up to 5 points. |
Senior secondary students do not need to apply for a subject-based adjustment from ANU. Subject-based adjustments are automatically added in accordance with the schedule.
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Domestic UAC applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program |
ANU provides performance-based adjustments for the achievement of an Australian Music Education Board (AMEB) Grade 8 or higher. Students with AMEB Grade 8 or higher are required to send a scanned copy of the certificate to domestic.admissions@anu.edu.au for assessment. |
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degree program |
ANU Bachelor degree programs with a Selection Rank requirement of 80.00-97.00 may receive an equity-based adjustment of up to 10 points.
ANU Bachelor degree programs with a Selection Rank requirement of 98.00 or above may receive an equity-based adjustment of up to 5 points.
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Apply through the University Admission Centre (UAC) Educational Access Schemes (EAS). You must be able to demonstrate that you have experienced long-term educational disadvantage as a result of circumstances beyond your control or choosing. Senior secondary students do not need to apply if their school is an eligible EAS school listed under the UAC S01C and S01E school lists. |
Prerequisites/additional selection criteria apply for some programs, which must be met in addition to the published Selection Rank. Check the program description on the ANU Programs & Courses website for specific program information.
Academic Adjustment Schedule
Year 12 subject |
Adjustment |
Marks required for subject-based adjustment1 |
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ACT2 |
NSW |
QLD |
SA/NT |
TAS |
VIC |
WA |
IB |
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Chemistry |
2 points |
159 |
Band 5 |
VH |
B+ |
HA |
35 |
67 |
Standard level - 6 |
English |
5 points |
159 |
Band 5 |
VH |
B+ |
HA |
35 |
67 |
Standard level - 6 |
Languages |
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Indigenous Studies |
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Specialist mathematics (major/minor or double major)3 |
5 points |
142 |
E3 |
H |
B- |
CA |
30 |
58 |
Higher level - 5 |
Physics |
2 points |
159 |
Band 5 |
VH |
B+ |
HA |
35 |
67 |
Standard level - 6 |
Music AMEB Grade 84 |
5 points |
Successful completion |
1. Scores listed in this table reflect the minimum grade required for adjustment factors to be awarded.
2. All ACT subjects must be completed as a Major at minimum, unless specified otherwise. The ACT marks indicated in this schedule are the scaled marks received at the end of Year 12. Refer to the ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies for information on scaling in the ACT.
3. ACT specialist mathematics must be taken as either a major/minor or double major to be eligible for subject adjustment consideration. This is equivalent to NSW Mathematics Extension 1 or 2. For subject equivalencies in other Australian states, refer to the UAC website.
4. Music AMEB Grade 8 may be completed at any time during or prior to your Year 11 and 12 studies to be eligible for performer adjustment consideration.
Educational Access Scheme (Equity) Adjustment Schedule
Category |
EAS disadvantage code and description1 |
Adjustment |
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Financial Hardship |
F01A - Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy |
Up to 5 points |
F01B - Other Centrelink income |
Up to 5 points |
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F01C - Exceptional financial hardship |
Up to 2 points |
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F01D - Parental Family Tax Benefit Part A |
5 points |
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Severe Family Disruption |
H01A - Death of immediate family member/close friend |
Up to 5 points |
H01B - Life-threatening or severe illness of immediate family |
Up to 5 points |
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H01C - Divorce or separation of parents or applicant |
Up to 5 points |
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H01D - Legal matters |
Up to 5 points |
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Excessive Family Responsibility |
H03A - Care of children/other family members |
Up to 5 points |
H03B - Required to work to support family |
Up to 5 points |
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H03C - Sole responsibility for care of self |
Up to 3 points |
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Abuse |
H04A - Abuse to applicant, parent/s, or sibling/s |
Up to 5 points |
English Language Difficulty |
L01A - ESL/started school in Australia in Year 11 or 12 |
Up to 3 points |
Personal Illness/Disability |
P01A - Disability or long-term medical condition |
Up to 5 points |
Refugee Status |
R01A - Refugee status |
5 points |
School Environment |
S01C - Rural school |
Up to 3 points |
S01D - Studying Year 12 subjects by distance education or Access program |
Up to 5 points |
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S01E - Disadvantaged school - low SES schools |
5 points |
1. Visit the Educational Access Scheme website for extended category descriptions and required supporting documentation.
The ANU NAS adjustment factor schedules are correct at time of publication: July 2018. ANU adjustment factors will contribute to your Selection Rank when being assessed for your ANU Bachelor degree preference/s only. Adjustments do not change your ATAR or equivalent, but change your Selection Rank for your ANU program preferences.