Financial Assistance
The University and Wilto Yerlo provide financial support through:
- Budgeting and financial counselling. Student Support Officers work on a confidential, one-to-one basis with students to assist them to devise a budget.
- Student loans (up to $500) are available through the student union, with small emergency loans for unforeseen situations also being available.
- Bequest Trust funds. These funds are allocated through the generosity of families or groups who wish to contribute to the success of Indigenous students studying at the University of Adelaide.
For further advice on financial matters contact us or the the University of Adelaide University Contact Centre.
Abstudy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students attending the University of Adelaide are eligible to apply for Abstudy assistance.
Scholarships
While studying at university students may be eligible to access scholarships from the University of Adelaide or through community grants. Scholarships available exclusively to ATSI students are listed on the Wilto Yerlo website (see the Scholarships link on the navigation bar on the left hand side of this page).
Reg Sprigg Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Assistance Fund
The Reg Sprigg Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Education Assistance Fund for students studying at the University of Adelaide has been made available through a bequest to the University from the estate of the late Dr RC Sprigg. Applications are invited from students who are currently enrolled in and attending study at the University. Guidelines for assistance and the application form are available here.
Cadetships
The National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NCIP) provides opportunities for Indigenous students to gain professional qualifications needed for a range of jobs in both the public and private workforce. Wilto Yerlo Student Support Officers have further information about this project as well as other Cadetships available to ATSI students.
HECS-free Foundation Programs
Wilto Yerlo Foundation programs and the CASM Foundation Year are not part of the HECS system. Click here for HECS details.
Lack of money and surviving at university go hand in hand for many students. the University of Adelaide has a number of grants, scholarships and loan schemes.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students may be eligible to apply for financial assistance through these schemes.
