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Australia is an established global leader in world-class research, and our research excellence is underpinned by access to excellent national research infrastructure.

As part of the 2024 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), the Australian Government has quadrupled the Disability Support Fund (DSF) to increase support for students with disability in higher education, commencing payment in 2025.

The Australian Government is introducing demand-driven Needs-based Funding (NBF) from 1 January 2026 (further details can be found in the NBF Factsheet).

The Department of Education is working with Australia’s higher education and research sector to counter risks of foreign interference.

Well-trained, skilled and knowledgeable teachers are the foundation for a high-quality education system.

The Commonwealth Regional Scholarship Program is a pilot program. Starting in 2024, it will provide scholarships to boarding school students from regional, rural and remote communities in Australia.

The Australian Education Act 2013 (the Act) outlines how schools receive Commonwealth funding and how to spend the funding appropriately.

The Regional Partnerships Project Pool Program supports collaborative outreach projects that enable the higher education aspirations of students in regional and remote Australia, including those who may be experiencing cumulative disadvantage.

Regional University Study Hubs help students in regional and remote areas access higher education without having to leave their community. They provide student support and study facilities for students who study online.

PRISMS API Services allow providers to faster, more accurate submission of international student data.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are supported in higher education with programs and funding to increase participation and help Close the Gap. Discover what programs and policies are in place, and how they are being implemented.

The Australian Government is committed to achieving better results for Indigenous Australians and is working with states and territories to ensure mainstream schools policy and programs contribute to improvements in outcomes for all students.

Higher education students need a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place (CSP), access Commonwealth financial assistance (HECS-HELP, FEE-HELP or OS-HELP), and graduate.

Applications for Round 2 have now closed. If you are interested in receiving key dates and information about the program, don’t forget to register for updates.

The Australian Government (the Commonwealth) provides recurrent funding for every student enrolled at a school.

Higher education funding supports better learning and teaching.