Financial assistance

Financial assistance

Get help with essential study and living costs through bursaries, loans, scholarships and other awards.

Financial assistance

Get help with essential study and living costs through bursaries, loans, scholarships and other awards.

General bursaries

For domestic students - international students can apply based on exceptions.

Advertised bursaries

For domestic students experiencing specific challenges and studying in a particular faculty.

Interest-free loans

Repayable within 12 months or before graduation for students of any citizenship or residency.

Government HELP loans

Schemes enabling eligible domestic students to defer their fees through a loan.

Vouchers

Help for food or essentials, such as medical items, for any student located in Australia.

International loans

Loans for students originating from the United States, Canada, Sweden, Norway and Denmark.

Global mobility funding

Grants and scholarships for domestic students conducting overseas study.

Scholarships

We recognise your specific background, achievements and other special circumstances.

Australia Awards

Each year, we support around 200 students from partner countries in Asia, the Pacific and Africa.
Learn more (dfat.gov.au)