Money for Study
Are you studying? Juggling money and exams? the source has links to heaps of sites with information and help to get you through.
The Department of Education, Science and Training has support information for students going to uni either in Australia or overseas. Check out schemes including HECS, PELS and OLDPS.
Youth
allowance is available for students studying full-time or those looking
for work full-time.
Indigenous secondary or tertiary students may be eligible for ABSTUDY
allowances.
If you are 25 years or over and studying full-time, check out this site for Austudy support.
Emergency loans may be available through your university or student union. These loans are usually only provided for essential living expenses (eg rent, household bills, medical expenses) or study expenses (eg textbooks and equipment, compulsory excursions). Get university contact details from the List of Australian Universities.
Your bank, building society or credit union may also offer student loans. Talk to them and don't forget to check out the competition - you might get a better deal somewhere else!
Check out our Money page Getting It and Keeping It for government allowances and money management information.
If you have just finished study, are over 21 and unemployed or temporarily
unable to work, you may be able to get a Newstart
allowance.
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There are lots of different kinds of awards, grants and scholarships here. Use these sites as a starting point…
If you are interested in getting a grant from the Australian Government Grantslink is a one stop shop.
ArtsInfo has information on grants, scholarships and programs in the Australian cultural community. There are direct links to different sites or a database, select the ‘Grants and Services Finder’.
The Department of Education, Science and Training Scholarships page has details of DEST scholarships, fellowships, awards and other sources of funding for study.
The Education Network Australia (EdNA) has a list of scholarships, fellowships and grants.
The Foundation for Young Australians provides grants for young people and people working with young people.
JASON (Joint Academic Scholarship Online Network) is a free database of post-graduate scholarships in Australia.
Philanthropy Australia has a comprehensive list of various grants and programs.
Also check Local, State and Territory Government websites for information on grants, funding, awards, scholarships and programs in your area.