Department of Education
Tertiary Access Payment
A one-off payment for regional and remote school leavers who move away for full-time study.
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$3,000
$3,000 for inner regional students. Up to $5,000 for outer regional and remote students, paid as $3,000 then $2,000.
Who can get it
- Study at Certificate IV level or above, at least 75% of a full-time load, lasting at least a year.
- 22 or under when you start, and moving to a provider at least 90 minutes by public transport from the family home.
- Parents' or guardians' combined income of $250,000 or less, unless an exemption applies.
The numbers
| Inner regional | $3,000, paid once after enrolment is confirmed |
|---|---|
| Outer regional and remote | Up to $5,000: $3,000 after the first census date, $2,000 after the second |
How to claim
- Apply through Services Australia within your first year of tertiary study.
Conditions and catches
- One official page says you must start the year after Year 12. Another says students who take a break may now qualify. We are checking which applies.
- The page does not say whether the current round is open.