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Is further education for you?
The Job Guide, which has hundreds of occupational profiles will help you decide, and the good guides can help you choose where and what to study.
The Going to Uni site has all the info you will need to find out all about courses, costs and studying at Uni.
The Department of Education, Science and Training has a complete listing of all Australian Universities and their websites, and Web Wombat has a full listing of Australian Technical and Further Education (TAFE) Colleges.
If you're studying or planning to, Centrelink can help.
Information on applying for University can be found through the Admissions Centres for each State or Territory.
myfuture – Australia’s career information service. myfuture is a comprehensive, online career information service assisting all Australians to make informed career decisions and plan their career pathways.
Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) Information - HECS-liable places at university are Commonwealth subsidised places. If you are enrolled in a HECS-liable place you contribute to the cost of your education, while the Commonwealth contributes significantly by paying around three quarters of the cost.
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Distance Education is a good alternative to physically attending university or tafe. It can also be much more flexible and cheaper option than the more traditional means of study.
Open Universities Australia removes the stress of applying to university by giving equal access to over 700 units, regardless of your past school marks. All you have to worry about is getting your registration form in on time!
The Open Training and Education Network (OTEN) is the specialist distance education and open learning institute of TAFE NSW, part of the NSW Department of Education and Training.
Australian Correspondence Schools (ACS) has educated thousands of full and part-time students, many of whom have gone onto successful employment in industry and in their own businesses.
Thomson Education Direct has flexible training solutions, allowing students to tailor their own learning experience. Study can be done when and where it is most convenient, there are no classes to attend and no deadlines to meet.
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Postgraduate study can further develop your career and employment prospects.
gradlink
– Graduate Careers Council of Australia
This site provides information about the issues you need to consider
if you’re thinking about postgraduate study, a course search engine
so you can see what’s on offer in Australian universities and
details about career prospects for graduates with a postgraduate degree.
Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) Information. PELS is a loan facility for eligible students who are enrolled in fee-paying, postgraduate non-research courses. It is similar to the deferred payment arrangements available under the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS).
The Keogh Lab – Resources and advice for postgraduate students.
OZ Uni Student – Links to sources of higher education information of general interest to Australian University students.
Education Portal – University/Higher Education – Find news, resources and information relating to University and Higher Education including news, HECS, scholarships, events and other useful links.
Indigenous Online Network - A one-stop shop for Indigenous Australians and other Australians who wish to know more about indigenous resources in the higher education sector.
Students with disabilities should check out this Deakin University page.
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