Frequently Asked Questions

In 2013, the values will be:

• Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarship: $2,469 per annum (indexed), paid in two (2) instalments in April and September for the duration of studies, up to a maximum of four (4) years or eight (8) half years.
• Commonwealth Accommodation Costs Scholarship: $4,939 per annum (indexed), paid in two (2) instalments in April and September for the duration of studies, up to a maximum of four (4) years or eight (8) half years.
• Commonwealth Education Costs – Indigenous Enabling Scholarship: $2,469 per annum, paid in two (2) instalments in April and September, up to a maximum of one (1) year or two (2) half years.
• Commonwealth Accommodation Costs – Indigenous Enabling Scholarship: $4,939 per annum, paid in two (2) instalments in April and September, up to a maximum of one (1) year or two (2) half years.
• Indigenous Access Scholarship: $4,659 paid in two (2) instalments in February and March.

You will need to advise the Scholarships Office in writing of your change in circumstances and provide any new documentary evidence, such as a copy of Centrelink documents. Your eligibility will be reassessed and you will be advised in writing whether your changed circumstances alter your eligibility.

Commonwealth Scholarship holders at the University of Adelaide may transfer to another undergraduate program within the University, provided that they maintain continuous full time enrolment.

The Diploma of Languages is not an undergraduate bachelor's level program and therefore subjects taken as part of the Diploma of Languages cannot be counted towards study load for the Commonwealth Scholarships or the Adelaide Access Scholarships.

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Adelaide Access guidelines are very clear that students must be undertaking full time study in an undergraduate program. In order to receive your Commonwealth scholarship or Adelaide Access Scholarship, you must ensure you are undertaking at least 75% load in your undergraduate program. The Diploma of Languages should only make up 25% of your load.

You may undertake cross-institutional studies as part of your study load for the Commonwealth Scholarships or the Adelaide Access Scholarships provided that the courses count towards your undergraduate degree program and that your overall enrolment is full time.

SATAC manages the application, assessment and offer process for Adelaide Access Scholarships on behalf of the University of Adelaide. Students can apply online via the SATAC website once applications open each year.

You may be eligible for an Adelaide Access Scholarship if you answer 'yes' to the following questions:

• Are you an Australian or NZ citizen, permanent resident or holder of a permanent humanitarian visa?
• Will you be a commencing student (no previous post secondary study - university or VET) enrolled in a program of study at the University of Adelaide?
• Will you be studying full time?
• Are you of Low socio-economic status (in financial need)?

Answering these questions is a guide only. There is no definite way to advise if you will be eligible for a scholarship prior to lodging your application and being assessed.

Students who are awarded an Adelaide Access Scholarship receive $2500 per annum, paid in two (2) instalments in April and September for the duration of their studies, up to a maximum of four (4) years.

You will need to advise the Scholarships Office in writing of your change in circumstances and provide any new documentary evidence, such as a copy of Centrelink documents. Your eligibility will be reassessed and you will be advised in writing whether your changed circumstances alter your eligibility.

Adelaide Access Scholarship holders at the University of Adelaide may transfer to another undergraduate program within the University, provided that they maintain continuous full time enrolment.

The Diploma of Languages is not an undergraduate bachelor's level program and therefore subjects taken as part of the Diploma of Languages cannot be counted towards study load for the Commonwealth Scholarships or the Adelaide Access Scholarships.

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Adelaide Access guidelines are very clear that students must be undertaking full time study in an undergraduate program. In order to receive your Commonwealth scholarship or Adelaide Access Scholarship, you must ensure you are undertaking at least 75% load in your undergraduate program. The Diploma of Languages should only make up 25% of your load.

You may undertake cross-institutional studies as part of your study load for the Commonwealth Scholarships or the Adelaide Access Scholarships provided that the courses count towards your undergraduate degree program and that your overall enrolment is full time.

Many scholarships are aimed at students who need financial assistance to study. You may be eligible to apply for these scholarships if:

• you are in receipt of a means tested benefit from Centrelink including (but not limited to) Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy and the Disability Support pension. If you are in receipt of a Centrelink benefit, your family's financial situation has already been assessed by Centrelink and they have found you to be from a low income family.
• you do not receive any financial assistance from Centrelink but you and / or your family are still struggling financially. If this is the case, you need to explain your family's financial circumstances so that the University can make a comprehensive assessment of your situation. The more information you can provide, the better we are able to assess your level of need.

If you are in receipt of a means tested benefit from Centrelink, you need to provide:

• a copy of your most recent income statement which shows your name and address and the type of benefit you are receiving.

If you are not in receipt of financial assistance from Centrelink, you need to provide:

• copies of the Australian Taxation Office Notice of Assessment for each person in your household who earns a wage. These should be from the previous year.
• copies of the Notices of Assessment for any businesses run by your family including companies, trusts, partnerships and any other entities in which any member of your family has an interest.
• copies of any other documents which will help us make a comprehensive assessment of your financial need, such as current statements of mortgage, retrenchment notices, evidence of workplace injury or other health problems suffered by family members which may impact on your family's financial situation.

• Payments for Semester 1 will be made by the end of April upon confirmation of your enrolment at the first census date (31 March).
• Payments for Semester 2 will be made by the end of September upon confirmation of your enrolment at the second census date (31 August).
• Payments will be made directly into your nominated bank account.

Bank account details can be changed by printing and completing the Scholarships Banking Authority Form and returning this to the:

Scholarships Office
Student Administrative Services
Level 5, Wills Building
The University of Adelaide SA 5005
Australia.

The University considers a 75 per cent study load (nine [9] units per semester) a full-time load. For scholarship purposes, study at less than full time load must be accompanied by special circumstances preventing this, such as disability and appropriate documentation provided.

Commonwealth Scholarship income is not taxable. All other scholarships offered by the University of Adelaide may be counted as income for tax purposes. Students should use the "Is your scholarship taxable?" tool on the ATO website to check the status of their scholarship.

Major University Scholarships are:

• The Adelaide Undergraduate Scholarship *LINK
• The Andy Thomas Scholarship *LINK
• The University of Adelaide Honours Scholarship *LINK

Commonwealth Scholarships are not counted as income for Centrelink purposes. All other scholarships offered by the University of Adelaide MAY be counted as income for Centrelink purposes. Students should check with Centrelink whether the scholarship will affect their Centrelink benefits before accepting the scholarship