Veteran Recognition of Prior Learning – Tertiary Support (Round 2)

Overview

The program contributes to the achievements of Program 2.4 Veterans’ Community Care and Support, which includes a range of other grants programs that provide support to veterans and their families such as the Veteran Wellbeing Grants and Grants in Aid programs. The Australian Government is providing up to $700,000 (GST exclusive) during the 2024–25 financial year for the program. The purpose of the program is to support Australian universities to recognise the skills and learning gained from Australian Defence Force (ADF) service, and in so doing, support veterans seeking to undertake tertiary education. This assistance will be targeted at Australian universities to adapt and apply existing tertiary credit mapping frameworks (including those for micro-credentials), or to adapt, expand or establish direct or assisted entry, or recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathways. The objectives of the program are to: enable a smoother entry to university for veterans who may require additional support to achieve a successful education outcome provide support to universities to establish or enhance veteran RPL frameworks and support for veterans pursuing further study within tertiary institutions ensure RPL and support for veterans entering study at tertiary institutions are sustained beyond the grant funding period.