Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Entry Scheme
ANU is a member of the national network of Elite Athlete Friendly Universities. We aim to identify elite athletes and assist them in the development of skills to help them successfully balance their sporting and academic aspirations. As part of our commitment to supporting our elite athletes, ANU also offers adjustment factors for elite athlete applicants to our undergraduate degree programs, in acknowledgement of the commitments they have made which may have impacted their Year 11 and 12 schooling.
Find out more about the benefits and assistance provided to ANU students who are identified as elite athletes by visiting the ANU Accessibility Elite Athlete Status website.
You can find the overall eligibility requirements for adjustment factors here. Adjustment factors through the Elite Athlete Friendly University Entry Scheme, the Subject Adjustment Scheme, and the Performer Scheme have a shared cap of 5 adjustments within the overall maximum of 15. Excluded programs do not accept adjustment factors from these three schemes.
How to Apply - Early Offer and UAC Applications
When applying, you’ll have the chance to be considered for ANU Elite Athlete Adjustment Factors. There's no need to complete a separate Elite Athlete Adjustment Factor Application form. Simply follow the prompts in your application, download the coversheet, and submit the required supporting documents.
Elite Athlete Adjustments Assessment Schedule
Elite Athlete adjustments may only be awarded to applicants who are registered with a National Sporting Organisation and/or National Sporting Organisation for People with Disabilities as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission. A full list of National Sporting Organisations and their funding type may be found on the Australian Sports Directory website. In addition, applicants must demonstrate that they have competed in their sport at the state, national, or international level.
| Category | Application Process |
|---|---|
| ASC National Sporting Organisation (funded) | Funded sports that are recognised by the ASC are likely to receive approval for Elite Athlete adjustment factors. No additional documents are required for assessment of this category. |
| Other National Sporting Organisation (unfunded) | Unfunded sports that are recognised by the ASC may receive approval for Elite Athlete adjustment factors. No additional documents are required for assessment of this category. |
| Other sports or sporting groups | Sports not listed as either a National Sporting Organisation and/or National Sporting Organisation for People with Disabilities as recognised by the Australian Sports Commission are less likely to be eligible for Elite Athlete adjustment factors. ANU will assess applicants on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the above documents, applications should include a statement outlining the sport itself, the national and international growth of the sport, and how participating in this sport might support your career and/or life goals. |
