Schools Network Access Program (SNAP)

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Schools Network Access Program (SNAP)

One of the ways we ensure a diverse and inclusive student population at RMIT.

RMIT's Schools Network Access Program (SNAP) is one of the ways in which we ensure a diverse and inclusive student population.

What is SNAP?

SNAP is RMIT’s partnership with more than 200 Victorian secondary schools. The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and the participation of eligible students from SNAP partner schools by providing priority access to RMIT’s certificate IV, diploma, advanced diploma, associate degree and degree courses.

ATAR and English study score requirements

To receive SNAP consideration for a given course, you must have an ATAR* that is within 20 points of the lowest selection rank (including adjustments) for that course. A minimum English study score exists for all bachelor degree courses, which is reduced by five points for SNAP applicants.

Depending on your initial ATAR and the competitiveness of the course, you may be eligible for an offer. 

For courses that select on a range of criteria such as folio or interview, SNAP applicants receive equivalent consideration on performance in these tasks.

Example scenario

Mark attends one of the SNAP partner schools and applied for the Bachelor of Business, which has an ATAR entry requirement of 70 and a minimum English study score of 25 in any English (other than EAL) or 27 in English (EAL). Mark has an ATAR of 62 and a raw study score of 20 in English (other than EAL). Mark’s ATAR is within 20 points of the required ATAR, and his English study score is within 5 points of the minimum English requirement.  Therefore, through the SNAP scheme Mark may still receive an offer. 

*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent Year 12 applicants.

Am I eligible for SNAP?

To be eligible to receive SNAP consideration you must:

  • be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent Australian resident or a person seeking asylum
  • be a current student at a SNAP school
  • successfully complete any RMIT course prerequisites and extra requirements, such as interviews, folios and selection tasks. 

Year 12 students can check their eligibility using the following tool:

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Important dates

From Monday 29 July 2024, you can submit your VTAC application for courses starting in 2025. If you aren't ready to submit your preferences and miss the timely application period, you can still submit a late application. 

Application Submission deadline
VTAC Timely applications 5pm (AEST), 30 September 2024
Special consideration (SEAS) and scholarships 5pm (AEST), 11 October 2024
VTAC Late applications 1 November 2024

How to apply

Log into your VTAC

Before you can apply for SNAP, you'll need to create a VTAC account which will allow you to manage your applications for courses, SEAS and scholarships.

Apply for courses

Select 'Course application' in your VTAC account to enter your background information and list up to eight courses in order of your preference.

Make a VTAC SEAS application

Select Category 1 – Personal information and location and answer yes to Question 1 by the published closing date.

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Any questions about SNAP?

Reach out to our team if you have any questions about your application, including whether you or your child may be eligible for SNAP.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.