RPL grant funding for universities makes it easier for veterans to access higher education
Veterans often seek higher education during and after their transition to civilian life to enhance their career opportunities.
Many skills, abilities and experiences developed through military service are highly desirable and transferrable – however, these are not always readily recognised by education providers.
That’s where the Veteran Recognition of Prior Learning – Tertiary Support (RPL) Grant Program comes in.
The RPL Grant Program offers funding to universities to adapt existing tertiary credit-mapping frameworks, or establish or adapt direct, assisted entry and RPL pathways.
Under the RPL Grant Program, the Australian Government is providing a total of $1.65 million to Australian universities, offered over three grant rounds.
Recipients in the second round of the RPL Grant Program are: University of Newcastle, Flinders University, University of South Australia, Charles Sturt University, Queensland University of Technology, and Western Sydney University. A total of $700,000 will be provided through this round.
For more information on RPL Grants and other grant programs, or to receive notifications of future grant opportunities, visit GrantConnect.
You can also find out more about Australian Government initiatives to support veteran education and employment on our Veteran Employment Program website.
Veteran Recognition of Prior Learning – Tertiary Support Grant 2024-25
Round 2 recipients
| Organisation name | Project name | Funding |
| University of Newcastle | Veteran Entry Pathway and Veteran Student Support Program | $110,323.55 |
| Flinders University | Transition to Teacher Package for Veterans | $120,588.89 |
| University of South Australia | Experience Matters - Recognising the Prior Learning Skills and Experience of Australian Defence Force personnel | $120,588.89 |
| Charles Sturt University | Veteran Pathway and Support Program | $107,320.89 |
| Queensland University of Technology | Veterans Academic Success Program QUT ADF-RPL Framework and Support Program | $120,588.89 |
| Western Sydney University | Student Veterans Program and Credit Mapping Pathway | $120,588.89 |
| TOTAL | $700,000.00 |