National Access Scheme
The ANU NAS adjustment factor schedules are correct at time of publication: February 2023. 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.
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 5 subject/performance-based adjustment factors and maximum 10 equity-based adjustment factors) can be awarded.
You may be considered for adjustment factors if you have:
- applied 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
Subject and Performer Adjustment Schedule
| Year 12 subject | Adjustment | Marks required for subject-based adjustment1 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT2 | NSW | QLD | SA/NT | TAS | VIC | WA | IB | ||
| Chemistry | 2 | 159 | Band 5 | VH | B+ | HA | 35 | 67 | Standard level - 6 Higher level - 5 |
| English (except ESL) | 5 | 159 | Band 5 | VH | B+ | HA | 35 | 67 | Standard level - 6 Higher level - 5 |
| Languages (other than English) | |||||||||
| Indigenous Studies | |||||||||
Specialist mathematics (major/minor or double major)3 | 5 | 142 | E3 | H | B- | CA | 30 | 58 | Higher level - 5 |
| Physics | 2 | 159 | Band 5 | VH | B+ | HA | 35 | 67 | Standard level - 6 Higher level - 5 |
| Music AMEB Grade 84 | 5 | Successful completion | |||||||
- Scores listed in this table reflect the minimum grade required for adjustment factors to be awarded.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 | Adjustments |
|---|---|---|
Financial Hardship
| F01A - Youth Allowance/Austudy/Abstudy | Up to 6 |
| F01B - Other Centrelink income | Up to 6 | |
| F01C - Exceptional financial hardship | Up to 6 | |
| F01D - Parental Family Tax Benefit Part A | 6 | |
| Severe Family Disruption | H01A - Death of immediate family member/close friend | Up to 5 |
| H01B - Life-threatening or severe illness of immediate family | Up to 5 | |
| H01C - Divorce or separation of parents or applicant | Up to 5 | |
| H01D - Legal matters | Up to 5 | |
| H04B - Currently or previously placed with OOHC provider | 6 | |
| Excessive Family Responsibility | H03A - Care of children/other family members | Up to 6 |
| H03B - Required to work to support family | Up to 6 | |
| H03C - Sole responsibility for care of self | Up to 3 | |
| Abuse | H04A - Abuse to applicant, parent/s, or sibling/s | Up to 5 |
| English Language Difficulty | L01A - ESL/started school in Australia in Year 11 or 12 | Up to 3 |
| Personal Illness/Disability | P01A2 - Disability or long-term medical condition | Up to 5 |
| Refugee Status | R01A - Refugee status | 6 |
| School Environment | S01R - Australian rural, regional or remote school | Up to 4 |
| S01D - Studying Year 12 subjects by distance education or Access program | Up to 5 | |
| Socio-economic indexes for areas (SEIFA) | AG01 - Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD) | 3 |
| AG02 - Index of Education and Occupation (IEO) | 3 | |
| Natural Disasters | N01D - Natural Disaster | 6 |
1. Visit the Educational Access Scheme website for extended category descriptions and required supporting documentation.
2. Applicants applying for this disadvantage code within the ANU’s direct application system may be eligible for impacts experienced during Year 10 and/or Year 11 and/or 12 or equivalent.
How to apply
| Adjustment Factors | Applicant Type | Eligible Programs | Application Process |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject adjustment | Domestic and International UAC applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program | When applying for an ANU Bachelor degree program, you may be eligible to receive subject or performance-based adjustments of up to 5 and equity-based adjustments of up to 10 for all of the programs, except those listed below. Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours), Bachelor on Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours), Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Flexible Double Law, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science, | 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. |
| Performer (AMEB Grade 8) adjustment | Domestic 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 and include their application number for assessment. | |
| Educational Access Scheme (Equity) adjustment | Domestic applicants for an ANU Bachelor degree program | When applying for the following ANU Bachelor degree programs you may be eligible to receive equity-based adjustments of up to 5. Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Humanities and Social Sciences Bachelor of Finance, Economics and Statistics (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Research & Development) (Honours), Bachelor on Advanced Computing (Research & Development) (Honours), Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Flexible Double Law, Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) - Science, | You can apply for Equity adjustments when you apply to ANU; see Domestic applications for advice on the best way for you to apply. 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 S01C list. |
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.
The ANU NAS adjustment factor schedules are correct at time of publication: May 2023. 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.
