Financial support

What can I use funding for?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and there are sufficient funds available, you can apply and be awarded financial support during your studies to help in emergencies or financial difficulty.

Living and study costs

You can use it for essential living and study expenses including:

textbooks, readers and journals
laptops and IT equipment
bond and rent payments
phone, electricity and gas bills
medical and dental bills
travel and accommodation costs for compulsory placements
childcare arrangements during peak periods for both coursework and higher degree research (e.g. during exams or reviews).

Financial support is not intended as a regular source of income. If you need help with an ongoing financial hardship, consider financial advice from the Financial Rights Legal Centre or Moneysmart.

We also have some useful information to help you manage your finances as a student, including cost-cutting tips.

Bursaries Bursaries are awarded on the basis of financial need, through trusts set up by private benefactors or the University. If you receive a bursary, you do not need to pay it back.

General bursaries

Advertised bursaries

Interest-free loans Interest-free loans are available to help cover your living and study expenses, and need to be repaid. How to apply

Vouchers If you're experiencing financial hardship while in Australia, you may be able to receive a voucher for food or essential items, like medical supplies. Find out more

More funding options

Last updated: 02 June 2026

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