If you'll be the first in your family to attend university, you may be eligible for a place at UWA through our First in Family Program. This pathway opens the door to join our community and study one of our four undergraduate degrees.

Eligibility

Courses with an ATAR entry requirement of 70 or 80 (excluding Bachelor of Nursing (Honours)) are available through this program. Additional criteria may apply.

You are eligible if you apply to UWA in 2027 and 2028 and:

  • neither of your parents/guardians have completed a university-level degree (siblings currently studying or planning to study at university do not make you ineligible)
  • you scored an ATAR of 70–79.95, this will make you eligible for courses requiring an ATAR of 80.00 or
  • you scored an ATAR of 65–69.95, this will make you eligible for courses requiring an ATAR of 70.00
  • you selected UWA as your first preference in TISC or have applied direct to UWA for an Early Offer
  • you have not been offered a place at UWA (Broadway or other pathway).

You are eligible if you apply to UWA in 2029 and:

  • neither of your parents/guardians have completed a university-level degree (siblings currently studying or planning to study at university do not make you ineligible)
  • you scored an ATAR of 65–69.95, this will make you eligible for courses requiring an ATAR of 70.00
  • you selected UWA as your first preference in TISC or have applied direct to UWA for an Early Offer
  • you have not been offered a place at UWA (Broadway or other pathway)

How to apply

Early Offer

If you’ve applied or are thinking applying for a UWA Early Offer, contact our admissions team to let them know you are the First in Family – they’ll assess your eligibility with your application.

TISC

If applying through TISC current WACE school leavers can indicate their eligibility through the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre.

Note: Your TISC advice letter will not show your automatic adjustment; however, rest assured our Admissions team will be aware of your status and you will be made an offer if you retain UWA as your first preference.

Interstate school leavers can submit a request for further information via askUWA.