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  • Student Information

  • Basic Information

  • Current Employment

  • Certified Proof of Identification Documents

    Students will be required to submit 100 points of identification*. You must include at least one primary document and at least one document must contain a photograph. File size limit, 8mb.

    *Students applying for Feehelp must include an Australian Passport or Australian Birth Certificate/ Citizenship Certificate.

    *Proof of change of name (marriage certificate/ change of name certificate) must be submitted if any ID documents are in a former name.

  • Primary Identification

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Secondary Identification

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Identification Photo

    Please provide a headshot photo for identification (5mb or less). Note this does not need to be passport quality, however we ask that you be facing the camera without hats or sunglasses.
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
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  • Student Contact Information

  • Current Residential Address

  • If you selected other above, please specify.
  • Current Postal Address

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  • Residency

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  • Emergency Contact Details

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  • Educational History

  • High School

  • Post-Secondary Education

  • Education 1 Details

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Education 2 Details

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Education 3 Details

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Credit for Previous Study

    Please note that you may indicate your interest in credit below, however you will be required to submit a separate Application for Credit Transfer here.
  • Concurrent Study

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  • Parental Education

  • What is the Highest Educational attainment of:

  • Parent 1

  • Parent 2

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  • Study

  • Study Application

  • When applying for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, please note that a recommendation letter from either employer, professional association, or ordaining body will be required to affirm that the application has had at least 5 years of professional experience within a helping profession.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Learning Cohort Agreement

    Once a Learning Cohort has accepted you into their program, they should provide you with an agreement form 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 into the Learning Cohort.
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
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  • Counselling Course Requirements

  • Admission Interview

    Admission into Counselling awards is subject to an online interview. ACOM staff will contact you to arrange a suitable time
  • Australian Counselling Association Membership

    To enrol in a Counselling Award you will be required to join the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) as a non-student member. More information and registration can be found here
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
    If you have already arranged your membership please provide a copy.
  • Professional Counselling Indemnity Insurance

    Students are required to have their own professional indemnity and public liability insurance before commencing ACOM Counselling awards. There are no restrictions to the insurance broker that you use, and some companies are listed below: Fenton Green & Co OR Focus Insurance.

    Note that some insurance policies are limited to your level of Counselling Association membership.

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
    If you have already arranged your insurance please provide a copy.
  • Covid-19

    Covid-19 vaccination may be required for students undertaking placements. Students must provide proof of vaccination in accordance with any mandate that applies to their sector (eg. Counselling, Aged Care, Healthcare, Disability Care etc.) directly to the placement.
  • Applicants who have completed their Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Counselling with AIFC

    Counselling Applicants who have completed their Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Counselling with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling (AIFC) have the option to allow AIFC to provide their transcripts to ACOM.

  • I give permission for AIFC to provide my transcripts to ACOM.
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  • Thanks for your permission for AIFC to provide your documents to ACOM. To move forward you will need to provide written permission to AIFC through their information release form found here. This link will open a separate page where you will be required to submit your permission, then return to complete your ACOM application.
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  • Referencing

  • Church and Ministry

  • Personal Testimony

  • In 300-500 words, describe your faith journey, your reason/s for studying, and what you hope to get out of your chosen course (Learning Cohort student exempt)
  • Ministry Placement Form

    All Undergraduate students are required to submit a Ministry Placement Form to confirm your Student Ministry Placement (excluding Learning Cohorts and Counselling courses). 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.
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Confidential References

    All undergraduate students (except those studying counselling courses or with a learning cohort) 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 a different referee than your Ministry Placement form, and ensure that it is completed and returned to ACOM.
  • Confidential Reference

  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
  • Professional Supervision Reference

    When applying for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, please note that a recommendation letter from either employer, professional association, or ordaining body will be required to affirm that the application has had at least 5 years of professional experience within a helping profession.
  • Max. file size: 32 MB.
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  • Support Services

  • 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.
  • Please confirm if you have the following disability type

  • Students with Disabilities and Conditions can request ongoing support to assist them through their studies through the application of a personalised enabling plan. If you would like to request a plan, please submit a separate application here.
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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, please ensure you have access to your Tax File Number to complete this form.
  • Unique Student Identifier (USI)

    A USI is your lifelong education number, and is issued by the government. From 1 January 2021, new higher education students will need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) in order to be eligible for Commonwealth assistance (Commonwealth supported place (CSP) and/or HELP loan). If you have previously completed any VET or TAFE study, you may already have a USI. To apply for a new USI (or find your existing USI), simply go here. It will take about 5 minutes to complete and you will need at least one form of valid identification. You will also need to ensure that the following details you provide to obtain your USI are the same details that are held by the ATO and Centrelink (if applicable): full legal name, address, and tax file number. Those with an existing USI will need to check that their details match across all three and update if necessary. Further information can be found here.
  • If you have studied previously and have a USI, please provide it.
  • 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.
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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.

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