Early Offer Pathways
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Early Offer Pathways
At CHC, we are passionately dedicated to helping students pursue and develop the gifts and callings on their lives. This is why we have introduced the Early Offer Pathways to provide you with an early offer to your preferred course without having to wait for the end of Year 12 and without the need for an ATAR. We recognise that an ATAR isn’t the only indication of someone’s ability to succeed at studying and pursuing a career and that numerous factors, including both external and individual circumstances, can influence the outcome of a student’s schooling.
These pathways allow you to receive an early conditional offer from CHC. They are open to all Year 12 students and mean that you can concentrate on completing Year 12 with the confidence that you have already been accepted into your preferred CHC course. All students entering via an Early Offer Pathway will have the same academic expectations as all CHC students but will also benefit from CHC’s high level of student support.
See below for CHC’s Early Offer Pathways, as well as instructions on how to apply. Our Education courses also have important additional information which can be seen below.If you have any questions please email study@chc.edu.au.
Principal’s Reference Pathway
At CHC, we value the whole student—not just their academic achievements, but their character, determination, and sense of calling. The Principal’s Reference Pathway allows students to include a recommendation from their principal, offering insight into their personal strengths and potential for success. We recognise that each student’s journey is unique, and that qualities such as resilience, leadership, and passion are important foundations for future study and career pathways. This pathway provides an opportunity for students to be supported and affirmed by those who know them best.
Home School Pathway
CHC values the unique experiences of home-schooled students and the strengths they bring through independent and self-directed learning. The Home School Pathway allows students to apply for their chosen course by submitting a combination of academic reports, a personal statement, and a referee who can speak to their character and potential. This pathway recognises that education looks different for every student and provides an opportunity to present a holistic application that reflects both academic readiness and personal calling. Some courses may also require an interview as part of the assessment process.
Head Start Pathway
The Head Start program is designed as a pathway of admission to your higher education studies. When you successfully complete a Head Start unit, you automatically meet the academic entry requirements for admission to the related undergraduate course following completion of Year 12 (other entry requirements may also apply). If you are accepted into this program, you will also receive credit towards your degree for the related Head Start unit(s) you have successfully completed.
Application Process
Applicants are to submit a completed CHC ‘Early Offer’ application form and upload the required documents as indicated above for the relevant pathway.
Applicants are to submit a QTAC application that lists as the first preference the same course as indicated in the CHC ‘Early Offer’ application.
Upon receipt of a valid CHC ‘Early Offer’ application, CHC will send an acknowledgement email to the applicant at the email address supplied in the application and will commence assessment of the application.
Application Process
Successful applicants will receive an email from CHC containing an early offer for the nominated course and advice about accepting the offer.
Successful applicants will then receive an offer in the next available QTAC offer round. This offer is to be accepted via QTAC according to the instructions included in the communication from QTAC.
All Early Offers are conditional upon successful applicants completing Year 12. This will be verified by CHC via QTAC.
Closing Date
Applications for CHC ‘Early Offer’ schemes close on September 30 2025, applicants must be completing Year 12 that year.
Blue Card
Certain courses require that you hold a valid Blue card in order to complete the relevant requirements. If you are aware that you are not eligible to hold a valid Blue card, you are advised not to apply for any courses that require, or might require, the holding of a valid Blue card.
For Education courses, you must be eligible to hold a valid Blue card in order to engage in the practicum requirements of the courses.
For Ministries, Counselling and Human Services courses, you must be eligible to hold a valid Blue card if you intend to undertake the practicum requirements of the courses in areas that require you to engage with children and young people under the age of 18 years.