Community Programs
2.5 Post-Secondary Education – University (degree and above)
Benefits
Up to $11,000 per financial year.
Eligibility
A dependent child or IBN member who is enrolled in an accredited qualification at undergraduate degree level or above and delivered by an Australian University or College within Australia.
AVAILABLE items
- HECS/course fees per unit of study, up to 50% paid upfront on enrolment and the balance paid
on unit completion (within the annual cap). - Study expenses – including computers available only every 3 years and computing supplies, computer bags, software, warranties and repairs, ink cartridges.
- Textbooks, uniforms, childcare fees during study blocks, etc.
- Tools and equipment.
- For full-time courses of over 6 months in duration:
- Accommodation allowance of up to $5,500 per financial year (conditions apply).
- Travel support (conditions apply).
Items NOT available
- Fees for non-accredited short courses, professional registration and trade licences.
These expenses are available under Program 6.1 Employment and Skills Training. - Historical course fee debts.
- Daily food and fuel expenses.
- Rental bonds.
- E-Gift cards.
- E-Bikes and E-Scooters.
- Mobile phones and smart watches.
Conditions
- ABSTUDY is NOT a condition of this program but eligible students are encouraged to apply. IBN will assist with your application.
- Accommodation support – for full-time courses of more than 6 months duration. Only available for
student residential boarding and private rent through an agent. - Travel support – for full-time courses of more than 6 months duration. Eligible students must access
State government Student Travel subsidies or ABSTUDY Fares Allowance where available. - Multi-year funding may be subject to satisfactory attendance and academic progress.
- Student withdrawal – IBN will seek a refund of HECS/course fees already paid to the University.
- IBN has the right to review & audit member purchases and any members who misuses funds for non
prescribed purposes or fraudulent activities will be placed in review, that can include disqualification from
future program applications or reduction in future program funds. - No pooling of funds unless under exceptional circumstances.
Supporting documents
- Program application form
- Proof of enrolment
- Supplier invoices or quotes showing payment details
- Accommodation – Invoice from the student residential boarding facility or rental agent
- Student Travel subsidy (DoT) or ABSTUDY Fares Allowance form
- Academic progress report (for multi-year requests).
- Reimbursements – invoice and proof of payment
Application Processing Time
Up to 10 working days once all the documents have been received by IBN.
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