Financial Assistance

If you are seeking financial assistance to help you while you study, you may be eligible under a range of government programs.

Austudy and Abstudy

Austudy and Abstudy are forms of government financial assistance that provide fortnightly payments to eligible students enrolled to study in approved courses.

Many of Mionab courses are Austudy- and Abstudy-approved. You will need to apply directly to your Centrelink or Job Service Agency office to receive these benefits. They'll also be able to provide you with details on eligibility requirements.

Education Entry Payment

The Education Entry Payment is a taxable payment of $208 that is available to students enrolling in an approved education course. 
Those eligible for the Education Entry Payment include anyone receiving income support for 12 months, such as Newstart Allowance, Parenting Payment, Partner Allowance, Widow Allowance or Youth Allowance, who has not already received the Education Entry Payment in the last 12 months.

For further information, visit the Centrelink website.

Training Supplement

The Training Supplement of $41.60 (until 30 June 2011)  per fortnight is payable to eligible Newstart Allowance jobseekers and Parenting Payment Single customers who commence an approved full-time course before 30 June 2011.

To be eligible for the Training Supplement, a jobseeker must:

· have not attained Year 12 or equivalent qualifications, or

· have attained their trade or technical qualification some time ago, which can be upgraded or enhanced to provide improved employment opportunities.

For further information, visit the Centrelink website, or call one of our course advisors on 1300 853 033.

Pensioner Education Supplement

The Pensioner Education Supplement (PES) is a tax-free payment of up to $62.40 per fortnight to help you with the costs of full-time or part-time study.

You may be eligible for assistance if you are enrolled in an approved course and currently receive a Youth Allowance, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment or Newstart Allowance.

For further information, visit the Centrelink website.

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