Government assistance
In this section
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Tertiary Access Payment
A one-off payment for students in their first year of study who have moved from a regional or remote area to attend Deakin.
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Youth allowance
A fortnightly payment from Centrelink is available to eligible students aged 24 and younger.
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Austudy
A fortnightly payment from Centrelink, available to eligible students aged 25 and older.
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Centrelink support for masters students
If you are enrolled in certain masters programs at Deakin, you may be eligible for financial support through a Centrelink payment.
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RentAssist bond loan
If you are renting and need assistance with the bond, you may be able to borrow the money for an interest-free bond loan.
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Commonwealth support
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at university, available to domestic students, where the Government pays part of your fees.
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HELP loans
The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) enables eligible domestic students to defer payment of their fees.
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