Financial Assistance

Where genuine financial hardship exists, the VCA endeavors to assist its students. If you are enrolled in an award course and having trouble coping with limited finances, make an appointment with Student Services. We can help by providing advice on student loans, scholarships and bursaries, government assistance programs, personal budgeting and how to make ends meet.

The following information is intended as a guide only, to introduce students to the range of assistance available. Details, programs and deadlines are subject to change.

Loans and Bursaries
A range of loans and bursaries are available to assist VCA students.

VCA Scholarships, Awards and Prizes Website
The VCA offers a range of scholarships including Commonwealth Learning Scholarships.

Government (Centrelink) assistance for Australian Students
Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy are the major forms of government assistance for full time students enrolled in an approved tertiary course.