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Study Smart

These following materials have been developed for the specific study needs of students from years 10 through to twelve.
Taking Off – making the most of year 10 (pdf - 532 kb).
Designed to encourage students to commence this year with a greater sense of purpose. It is hoped that this will enable them to begin to […]

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Financial Assistance

Most universities try to assist students who are facing financial difficulties. The university’s Financial Aid service will provide advice about how to budget, what student loans and bursaries are available and how government schemes such as Austudy, Youth Allowance and Abstudy work.
Rent assistance
Rent Assistance is available to students on Youth Allowance or Abstudy who […]

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Paying for it

Most universities try to assist students who are facing financial difficulties. A university’s financial aid service will provide advice about how to budget, what student loans and bursaries are available and how government schemes such as Austudy, Youth Allowance and Abstudy work.
Rent assistance is available to students on Youth Allowance or Abstudy who live […]

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How much will it cost?

Many students and their parents are concerned about the cost of going to university, but it is important to consider the long-term benefits that a university education can provide.
There is also a wide variety of financial support systems available, from Government subsidised initiatives through to scholarships and bursaries. For example, the Higher Education Loan […]

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Special entry schemes - parents

Universities like to enrol a diverse group of students. That means they offer some places to students who come from backgrounds which are under-represented at universities. They also offer places to students who have experienced some form of long-term academic disadvantage.
Long-term academic disadvantage includes:

living in a rural or remote area
having extensive family responsibilities
coming from […]

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Questions to ask about money

What are the fees for this course?
Can I defer the payment?
What initial set-up costs will I have, such as buying books?
How do I apply for Youth Allowance or Abstudy?
What kind of scholarships do you offer and how do I apply?
Will the course give me time to do some part-time work outside of study?

Who to ask […]

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How can I pay for uni?

There are lots of ways you can get help to pay for your education at uni.
The Higher Education Loan Programme (HELP loans) is a loan scheme offered by the Government. You pay for your course once you are earning a certain amount of money (set annually by the Government).
See http://www.goingtouni.gov.au for more information.
A variety […]

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Money, money, money

Going to uni can seem very expensive, but it is important to consider it as an investment in your own future. Remember that you can defer your course fees and pay them later, once you have started earning a good income.
There is also a range of scholarships that could help you with the cost […]

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Finding out about uni life

Questions to ask current uni students

What’s the typical workload for a student in this course?
What do you enjoy about your course?
Is there anything you don’t enjoy?
What do you do between classes?
Where do you go for lunch?
What if I don’t like the course once I’ve started?
What else is there to get involved in, outside of classes?

Who […]

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What if I need help at uni?

It’s true that you are expected to act like an independent adult at uni. But that doesn’t mean you have to struggle through problems by yourself. This is far from the truth! Uni is full of people who can help you with just about anything. It is different to school because you have to […]

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