Australian Government Support for University Studies

There's more support available for university studies than most people realise. This session breaks down how HECS-HELP works, what government-funded places mean for you, and the financial support options available to students including Youth Allowance, scholarships, and relocation assistance.

We also dive into detail on the support/protections that are available for students through the National Student Ombudsman.

What you'll learn in this session:
Segment 1: Commonwealth Supported Places and HELP Loans
Here we talk about what a Commonwealth Supported Place is, how the HELP loan program works and more.

Find out more at www.studyassist.gov.au

Segment 2: The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP)
In 2025, the Australian Government launched the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP). This payment financial support for students in certain fields of study who have compulsory placements as part of their degree. It's a game changer for many students!

Find out more at https://www.education.gov.au/commonwealth-prac-payment-cpp

Segment 3: Financial Support for University Study
Have you heard of things like Youth Allowance, Austudy, and ABSTUDY? What about the Tertiary Access Payment to help you move for university studies? There's more support out there than you might realise, and we get into all those details with colleagues from Services Australia in this session.

Find out more at https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/

Segment 4: The National Student Ombudsman
Australian genuinely leads the world when it comes to protections for students, and the National Student Ombudsman is one such protection.

What do you do when something goes wrong at uni? The National Student Ombudsman can help provide you confidential advice about how to resolve disputes or problems with your uni, and can investigate in serious cases. It's the ultimate protection for students.

Find out more at https://www.nso.gov.au/
or watch a short video here.