Who is eligible to apply?

This program is for Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens who have not previously studied at university and do not hold a TAFE/VET Advanced Diploma.

This program is not available to students enrolled in Year 12 studies (South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent) or to students enrolled below Year 12 studies; or to those who were eligible to be enrolled in Year 12 studies in the year they wish to commence this program.

How do I apply?

Applications for the Foundation Studies course should be submitted through the Online Application System portal.

Refer to the Application Guide below or contact 1300 354 633 for assistance with the application process.

Intensive, online and on campus location options are available to choose after a successful application has been made.

Course Location Codes

FFSPI to apply for the 5-week intensive at the Bedford Park Campus or Online
FFSPIFP to apply for the 5-week intensive at the Flinders City Campus
FFSP to apply for the 10-week course at TAFESA Adelaide, Bedford Park, Noarlunga, Elizabeth or Online
FFSPFP to apply for the 10-week or 14-week course at the Flinders City Campus

Securing your place after you’ve received an offer letter

To secure your place in this course, you need to take the following steps as soon as possible and by no later than the course start date:

• Ensure you have activated your Flinders Account. To do this you need your Student ID and date of birth (your Student ID is provided in your offer letter);

• Log on to Compass, and click on the Student Systems icon under the My Systems section;
  

• Complete a Commonwealth Assistance Form (CAF) which can be accessed through the ‘My Commonwealth Assistance’ tab at the top of the page in the Student System. There is a demonstration video available to help you if you need assistance;

• Click on the ‘My Enrolment’ tab found at the top of the page in the Student System and read and agree to the enrolment declaration before commencing your enrolment.