Late Round offers are now available

If you've already applied through UAC, you can check if you've received an offer in the Late Round. You'll need your UAC application number and UAC PIN to log in and access your offer/s. Download the 2012 Late Round cut-offs and vacancies.

Financial assistance

Centrelink payments

Centrelink provides financial assistance for students studying full-time and part-time. Visit the Centrelink website, or call Centrelink on 13 24 90 for the most up-to-date information.

Financial assistance for students

If you are studying full-time or part-time you may be eligible for financial assistance. Centrelink provides assistance to students through income-tested schemes such as Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. Full details of each scheme are available from Centrelink's website.

Youth Allowance

Youth Allowance provides assistance to students aged between 16 and 24 who're studying full-time in an approved course.

Students are usually considered dependents of their parents and the rate of Youth Allowance paid is based on the application of the Parental Means Test. It is possible for a student to be classified as independent, which means their parents' financial situation is not taken into account.

Austudy

Austudy provides assistance to full-time students aged 25 and older who're undertaking an approved full-time course. All Austudy students are automatically considered independent, therefore the application of the Parental Means Test is not necessary. There is a partner and personal income and asset test.

If you receive Youth Allowance or Austudy you may also be eligible for:

  • Fares Allowance for travelling between your permanent home and education institution (please note that Fares Allowance is not paid for daily travel)
  • Rent Assistance if you are receiving the away from home rate of Youth Allowance
  • a Low Income Health Care Card to assist with medical costs
  • Pharmaceutical Allowance to assist with the cost of certain prescriptions
  • Remote Area Allowance if you live in a remote part of Australia
  • an interest-free Advance Payment of up to $500.

How to apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy

Information about Youth Allowance or Austudy, including payment rates, and claim forms can be found at the Centrelink website. You can also register for online services and claim online if you're planning to study full-time. For more information, call Centrelink on 13 24 90. There are many things that can affect your payments so let Centrelink know when your situation changes.

Pensioner Education Supplement

The Pensioner Education Supplement is designed to help people undertake full-time or part-time study. To receive the Pensioner Education Supplement you must be enrolled in an approved course and receive specific Centrelink or Department of Veterans' Affairs payments.

ABSTUDY

ABSTUDY helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to stay at school or go on to further studies, as well as offering assistance to eligible apprentices and trainees.

ABSTUDY is available if you're an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander who undertakes approved full-time or part-time study.

ABSTUDY consists of a fortnightly means-tested living allowance as well as additional components to help you with costs associated with study.

There are lots of things that can affect your payments so let Centrelink know when your situation changes. Visit the Centrelink website, or call Centrelink on 13 23 17 for the most up-to-date information.

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Equity Scholarships available through UAC

Equity Scholarships available through UAC comprise:

  • Institution Equity Scholarships (IES) established and funded by individual institutions and
  • Commonwealth Scholarships (CS) for Indigenous applicants established and funded by the Australian Government.

Visit the Equity Scholarships website for more information and to apply online.

Equity Scholarships assist financially disadvantaged students with the costs associated with higher education.

IES are awarded to students in receipt of means-tested payments such as Disability Support Pensions, Parenting Payment Single and Carer Payment, as well as student income-support payments. Students who do not receive a Centrelink payment but who can demonstrate exceptional financial hardship are also able to apply for these scholarships.

CS are available to Indigenous students who meet the Australian Government's eligibility criteria.

For an overview of the scholarships, and a link to the detailed guidelines, visit the DEEWR website.

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Equity Scholarships available through Centrelink

There are two Commonwealth Scholarships available through Centrelink:

  • Student Start-up Scholarships and
  • Relocation Scholarships.

You don't need to apply for Student Start-up Scholarships and Relocation Scholarships – Centrelink will pay them directly to you if you're eligible.

These scholarships are not available to students in receipt of Disability Support Pensions, Parenting Payment Single and Carer Payment.

For more information about Student Start-up Scholarships and Relocation Scholarships visit the Centrelink website.

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Other scholarships

Institutions offer a range of merit scholarships. For details, including how to apply, read the institution entries.

Other financial assistance

Travel concessions

A travel concession of half the normal adult fare is available to full-time university students. Ask whether you're eligible for concessions and how to apply when you enrol.

Employers

Some employers provide financial or study leave assistance by means of cadetships or other forms of support and sponsorship. These sources of assistance are sometimes advertised in the media. Some participating institutions may also provide further information. Read the institution entries for more information.

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