The Tertiary Access Payment is a payment of $3,000 or $5,000. How much you can get depends on where your family home is located.
Inner regional students
If you’re eligible, you can get a one-off lump sum of $3,000 in the first half of your study year. You will be paid after you confirm your study details. You’ll need to meet all eligibility criteria at that time, including being enrolled in full-time study.
If you’re an outer regional or remote student, you may be able to get this payment in 2 instalments.
First instalment
If you’re eligible, you can get an instalment of $3,000 in the first half of your study year.
You will be paid after you confirm your study details. You’ll need to meet all eligibility criteria at that time, including being enrolled in full-time study.
Second instalment
If you stay enrolled in full-time study, you can get a second instalment of $2,000. We’ll pay you for either:
- In September of the same year, you started studying
- March in the following year, if you started studying in the second half of the year.
To obtain the most up-to-date information regarding the Tertiary Access Payment, I recommend visiting the official government websites, such as the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, or contacting the relevant government department directly. They will be able to provide you with the most recent information regarding the TAP, including any thresholds or criteria that may be applicable.