Financial assistance for domestic students

Some financial assistance is available for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Through Centrelink, the Federal Government provides allowances for students who fulfill certain criteria, offering schemes in the form of Youth Allowance, Study Assistance, AUSTUDY and ABSTUDY.

It is important to note that Centrelink requires students studying tertiary programs to meet “allowable” time rules, meaning students must finish a program within the minimum time specified, depending on full-time or part-time enrolment. Enrolment in previous tertiary study at the same level may reduce the period for which you can receive financial assistance through Centrelink. Students intending to upgrade or change to another program should contact Centrelink to check how this may impact on their allowance entitlements.