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Income support for Masters students

Photo: Students in some Masters programs now have access to income support.

Students in some Masters programs now have access to income support.

The Federal Government has approved seven RMIT University postgraduate programs for student income support payments from 1 January.

This means that eligible students undertaking these programs may claim:

  • Youth Allowance
  • Austudy
  • Pensioner Education Supplement

Students eligible for Youth Allowance and Austudy may also be eligible for rent assistance.

The approved programs are:

  • Juris Doctor
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Clinical Chiropractic
  • Master of Osteopathy
  • Master of Professional Accounting
  • Master of Psychology
  • Master of Social Work

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations has provided a list of approved programs to Centrelink to assist with student enquiries.

To check your eligibility for student income support or rent assistance, contact Centrelink directly on 13 24 90. Payments can be made only from the date that an application is lodged with Centrelink.

For more information on Masters programs at RMIT, contact Info Corner:

Phone: + 61 3 9925 2260
8.30 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday

Fax: + 61 3 9925 3070

Email: study@rmit.edu.au

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