Accommodation financial support

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can access different scholarships and financial supports through the government and the University.

Your financial status should not deter you from accessing higher education. We understand that studying can cause additional financial stress and suggest that you explore the different scholarships provided by The University of Melbourne.

To understand how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students may utilise financial supports, we have provided example case studies below.

Wondering how you might use financial supports?

Read through the example case studies below to see you might use scholarships to support your studies.

Jakob from Yorta Yorta Country

Jakob is moving from Echuca on Yorta Yorta country in regional Victoria to study at the University of Melbourne. Jakob completed Year 12 three years ago and is now moving to Melbourne for study. Jakob wants a more independent lifestyle so has applied and been accepted to a University Accommodation option. Jakob has contacted Services Australia and confirmed he is eligible for the ABSTUDY Residential Costs Option which will cover all the compulsory costs of his accommodation.

As an Aboriginal student, Jakob will also be receiving the Narrm Scholarship and Indigenous Commonwealth Education Scholarship which he can use to fund his additional study and living costs.

Taylah from Yidinji Country

Taylah is moving from Cairns on Yidinji Country in Queensland to study at The University of Melbourne having just completed Year 12 with an ATAR of 92.00. Taylah has also been accepted to live on-campus at a University College. Taylah has contacted Services Australia and confirmed she is ineligible for ABSTUDY.

As a Torres Strait Islander student, she is receiving the

  • Melbourne Chancellor’s Scholarship
  • Indigenous Accommodation Grant
  • Narrm Scholarship
  • Relocation Bursary
  • A $15,000 bursary from her University College.

This means Taylah will receive $XX,000 in scholarships which she can contribute towards his University College fees.