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Before you Start
Well hi there! We are really excited that you are choosing to study with ACOM in the coming trimester. Now, before you start filling in your application, here are a few things you will need to know about the process.

Pre-reading:

Prior to commencing study with ACOM you will need to read and understand the information and policies in our student handbook, and the requirements of the course you are studying. You can find a copy of the Student Handbook under the Resource section of the ACOM website here.

For students intending to defer fees onto Fee-HELP, you will need to read the Fee-HELP information, terms and conditions here. Fee-HELP forms will be provided electronically to successful applicants after official acceptance to ACOM.

Documentation

All applications to ACOM will be required to submit the following documents:
- Application for Admission (don’t worry- that’s this form)
- 100 Points of Certified Identification
- Certified Certificates/Transcripts of Previous Study
- Written Personal Testimony (300-700 words)
- Ministry Placement Form
The following documents will also need to be submitted for select students:
- Confidential Reference Form (All Undergraduate Students)
- Learning Cohort Declaration Form (Learning Cohort Students only)
- Pension Card (Pension Students only)
ACOM forms can be found under the Resource section of the ACOM website here, and information on your 100 points of certified ID can be found here.

Students wishing to apply for a Postgraduate award through Professional Entry should read the admission requirements here.

If you have your documents ready, you will have the opportunity to upload your documents throughout the online Application process. However, if you are still collecting documents you will be able to submit them separately by emailing them to [email protected]. Please note your Application will be held as incomplete until all outstanding documents have been received. Incomplete Applications will be kept on file for a maximum of 6 months.
Save your Application Progress

Short on time? Don’t stress! We understand that we live busy lives, and you may not have enough time to complete your online application in one sitting. For this reason, you can select the ‘Save’ button to save your progress and come back and finish your application later. Please know that we are currently having difficulties with the hyperlinks to re-open a saved application. Note that if you would like to re-open a saved application, please copy and paste the link emailed to you into your web browser rather than clicking the hyperlink.
After you Press Submit

Our trusty ACOM team will receive your submission and will get in contact with further information and timeframes for your application. If you have provided everything we need, you can expect an official answer within 2 weeks of all documents being received.

Are we ready? If so, click on the next button to get this show on the road! However, if you have any questions before you start, please contact our team on 1800 672 692 or [email protected].

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Student Information
Basic Information
Title*
Given Name*
Middle Name/s
Preferred name (if different from given name)
Family Name*
Previous Family Name (if applicable)
DOB*
Gender*
Martial Status*
Aboriginal/TSI status*
Current Employment
Employment status*
Employer Name
Job Title
Length of employment
Certified Proof of Identification Documents
Students will be required to submit 100 points of certified ID as accepted by the Department of Education and Training. You must use one primary document and one or more secondary documents. At least one document must contain a photograph. A list of the documents you may use can be found here. Only certified copies are accepted as proof of identity. You will be required to clearly photocopy your identity documents and take these copies, along with your original documents to an authorised witness for certification. The photocopy of the original can be certified by a Justice of the Peace, Police Officer, Notary Public, Lawyer, Accountant, Bank Manager, Minister of Religion or Pharmacist. Note that ACOM Staff and Learning Cohort Coordinators can also certify documents for ACOM purposes. The Authorised person will then sign and certify the copy with the wording to the effect: ‘I have sighted the original and certify this is a true and correct copy’ including signature, title/occupation and date signed.
Primary Identification
Primary ID Upload
Secondary Identification
Secondary ID 1 Upload
Secondary ID 2 Upload
Secondary ID 3 Upload

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Student Contact Information
Email address*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Mobile number
Home number
Work number*
Current Residential Address
Unit number
House Number*
Street Name*
Suburb*
State*
Postcode*
Country*
Is this your postal address?
- Yes
- No
Current Postal Address
Unit number
House Number*
Street Name*
Suburb*
State*
Postcode*
Country*

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Residency
In what country will you be living in during the trimester you intend to commence study?*
In what country is your PERMANENT home residence? If in Australia write ‘A’ plus the postcode. If in another country write the country.*
Country of Birth*
If you were not born in Australia, what year did you arrive in Australia?
Do you speak a language other than English at your Permanent home residence? Please type*

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Emergency Contact Details
Title*
Name of person*
Relationship to you*
Mobile number
Home number
Unit number
House Number*
Street Name*
Suburb*
State*
Postcode*
Country*

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Educational History
Students noting prior studies, or wishing to apply for credit transfer, will be required to submit certified copies of transcripts and certificates. You will be required to clearly photocopy your documents and take these copies, along with your original documents to an authorised witness for certification. The photocopy of the original can be certified by a Justice of the Peace, Police Officer, Notary Public, Lawyer, Accountant, Bank Manager, Minister of Religion or Pharmacist. Note that ACOM Staff and Learning Cohort Coordinators can also certify documents for ACOM purposes. The Authorised person will then sign and certify the copy with the wording to the effect: ‘I have sighted the original and certify this is a true and correct copy’ including signature, title/occupation and date signed. If your institute has provided you with a digital version of your documents, you have two options for certification. Either print a copy and take the original email from your institute to an accepted person for certificate. Or students can request that the Registrar of your institute email a record of your study directly to [email protected]. Note that this must be sent directly from the institute, we are unable to accept forwarded emails.
High School
Final grade completed in high school*
Year left high school*
Suburb of high school in which final year was completed*
Postcode of high school in which final year was completed*
Post-Secondary Education
Highest level of post-secondary education prior to enrolment with ACOM*
Year completed/withdrawn
Education 1 Details
Name of college/ university
Name of course
Last year of study in this course
Did you complete this course
File upload- academic attainment
Education 2 Details
Name of college/ university
Name of course
Last year of study in this course
Did you complete this course
File upload- academic attainment
Education 3 Details
Name of college/ university
Name of course
Last year of study in this course
Did you complete this course
File upload- academic attainment
Credit for Previous Study
Will you be applying for credit for previous studies completed*
Concurrent Study
Are you currently studying, or intending on concurrently studying at another institute during your ACOM course?*
- No
- Yes
If yes, please name the alternate course and institution
If yes, please indicate study load
- Part Time
- Full Time

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Parental Education
What is the Highest Educational attainment of:
Parent 1
Parent 1 Gender*
Parent 1 Education level*
Parent 2
Parent 2 Gender*
Parent 2 Education level*

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Study
Study Application
Which award are you applying for?*
Study load*
Which Trimester do you wish to commence your study?*
Which year do you wish to commence your study?*
What is your primary reason for studying?*
If other, please specify*
How did you hear about ACOM?*
Basis of Admission
The basis of admission is usually the highest academic achievement that will allow access to the course you have applied for admission into. You will be able to demonstrate your completed courses through documents submitted to the Registrar’s office for evaluation.
Basis of admission*
If other, specify*
Learning Cohort
A Learning Cohort is a church or Christian organisation that is working with ACOM to provide a tailored study experience for a group of pre-selected students. Please note that if you intend to study with a Learning Cohort you will need to be accepted into the Learning Cohort before applying with ACOM.
Will you be studying with a learning cohort?*
- Yes
- No
Please select your Learning Cohort.*
Learning Cohort Declaration
Once a Learning Cohort has accepted you into their program, they should provide you with a declaration that is to be filled in and signed by both you, and a representative for the Learning Cohort. This confirms to ACOM that you have been officially accepted to the Learning Cohort.
Learning Cohort Declaration Form

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Referencing
Church and Ministry
Name and denomination of current church*
Years attended*
Ministry involvement*
Details of previous churches and ministry involvement over the past 5 years*
Personal Testimony
Undergraduate students will be required to submit a Personal Testimony of your faith journey (300-700 words).
Personal Testimony
Ministry Placement Form
All Students are required to submit a Ministry Placement Form to confirm your Student Ministry Placement. Please note that you should arrange for your Pastor, Elder, or church Leader to fill in the form. You can find a copy of the form here.
Ministry Reference Name
Ministry Reference Relationship to you
Ministry Placement Form
Confidential References
Undergraduate students are required to submit a personal reference; you can find a copy of the form here. It is your responsibility to provide these forms to your referee and ensure that it is completed and returned to ACOM.
Confidential Reference 1
Reference 1 Name
Reference 1 Relationship to you
Confidential Reference Form 1

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Support Services
Is English your first language*
If you have previously completed an English Test, please provide the name of test
Date of test
Test score
Disability
The Australian College of Ministries (ACOM) is committed to continuing to support a diverse and inclusive community based on the principles of equity and non-discriminatory practice. The College aims to create and maintain a learning experience that is inclusive of the needs of students with a disability and which optimises their participation, retention and success through accessible and equitable learning, teaching and assessment practices. To request a copy of ACOM’s Student Disability Support Policy, please email [email protected]
Do you have a disability, impairment, or long-term medical condition that may affect your studies?*
Please confirm if you have the following disability type
Hearing*
Learning*
Mobility*
Visual*
Medical*
Other*
Would you like to receive advice on disability support services, equipment and facilities to assist with your studies?*
Please provide details of your condition

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Payment
For students intending to defer fees onto Fee-HELP, please read Fee-HELP information, terms and conditions here, and indicate your preference below. Fee-HELP forms will be provided electronically to successful applicants after official acceptance to ACOM.
How do you plan to pay for your tuition?*
I have read and understood the Fee-HELP terms and conditions, and I understand that I will receive an electronic Fee-HELP form after official acceptance.*
- Yes
If you have previously utilised Fee-HELP for study at another institution, please provide your CHESSN number
Citizenship status*
If other, please specify*
Pensioners
If you are a Pensioner with a valid Pension Card, discounts are available for upfront paying pension students. Students wishing to request this must supply a copy of their pension card, and request pension discounts on registration for units. Prices can be found on the ACOM website here.
Are you a Pensioner?*
Pension Card

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Policies and Student Declaration
Withdrawals and Refund Policy Students may withdraw from course units without academic penalty only if notice of withdrawal is submitted in writing to the Registrar before 4.00 pm of the Census Date applicable to the course unit in question. If withdrawal occurs up to 4.00 pm on the Census Date the tuition fee will be refunded but a withdrawal penalty will be charged to the student and is payable immediately. Beyond this time, tuition fees will not be refunded. See the Sydney College of Divinity Refund Policy for further details. If the Sydney College of Divinity Member Institution defaults in delivery of course units or awards the arrangements set out in the Sydney College of Divinity Refund Policy apply.
Privacy Legislation Sydney College of Divinity (SCD) and its Member Institutions require the information requested of you in this form in order to provide you with education services and to cater for particular student’s needs. If you do not provide all the relevant information, we may not be able to provide such services and to assess your academic progress. Please also note that the SCD and its Member Institutions may provide your personal information and sensitive information to third parties (e.g. educational institutions such as universities, colleges and accreditation bodies and Australian government bodies such as Department of Education and Training, Centrelink and the Department of Home Affairs, Tuition Assurance Scheme, ESOS Assurance Fund Manager, Graduate Careers Australia, Insync Surveys PL, QILT) in order to provide you with high quality education services and assess your academic progress or suitability. You can request access to your health and personal information by contacting the Privacy Officer.
Policies From time to time Sydney College of Divinity (SCD) and its Member Institutions will take photos of students for a variety of purposes, publications and on the internet. Your permission is required before we can use your image in these public domains.
I understand and accept the Withdrawal and Refund arrangements of the SCD’s Member Institution.*
- Yes
I understand and accept the privacy legislation.*
- Yes
I wish to be considered for entry into the program that I have nominated.*
- Yes
I declare that the information that I have provided herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.*
- Yes
I have read and understood the ACOM student handbook, including all terms and conditions of the course I am applying to study.*
- Yes
I understand that my application is not complete until all required documents have been submitted.*
- Yes
I give permission for SCD and its Member Institutions to publish my image.
- Yes

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