If you're a domestic student, check studyassist.gov.au. Refer to the website at intervals for any amendments.

You'll receive information about the student guild at enrolment.

If you're studying, you may be eligible for financial assistance. Services Australia provides assistance to students through payments such as Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. Full details of payments are available at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

For more information or help in your language, visit Information in your language.

All the universities offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students financially. Some scholarships are for academic excellence, others for community commitment, and others for students with educational or financial disadvantages. Some are course-specific, some are campus-specific, some assist with accommodation costs, some assist with fees or books. These scholarships are many and varied, and you should investigate what's available. Detailed information on scholarships, including the eligibility criteria, selection criteria and application process, is available at:

• Curtin University
• Edith Cowan University
• Murdoch University
• The University of Notre Dame Australia
• The University of Western Australia

Scholarships for children of veterans
The Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust (AVCAT) have scholarships for children of veterans. For further information go to avcat.org.au.

Universities Australia, of which the Western Australian public universities are members, along with the Commonwealth Government, are sponsoring initiatives to encourage the wider recognition of studies undertaken at other post-secondary institutions. Basically, if you enter a course you shouldn't have to repeat studies or work you've already done at the same level in recent years.

If you have previous tertiary study you may be eligible for advanced standing at the participating universities in Western Australia. Select 'Yes' for this question in your TISCOnline application but also confirm you'd like to be assessed for advanced standing to the university when you enrol. Some universities assess for advanced standing based on your application and supporting documentation, others will require you to submit documentary evidence at enrolment. Each university will deal with applications for credit on a case-by-case basis. The university will determine the credit granted according to the following guidelines:

Curtin University: At Curtin, you can apply for advanced standing (Credit for Recognised Learning) based on certain previous studies at Tertiary level (completed Diploma level or above) through a recognised institution, or other equivalent professional qualifications and/or experience. The amount of advanced standing awarded is dependent on factors such as the structure of individual courses, major selection (if applicable), and the requirements for students to complete a sufficient number of units to warrant the conferral of a Curtin University award. Applications are dealt with on a case-by-case basis after an offer has been made. For detailed information please visit curtin.edu.au.

Edith Cowan University: You can apply for Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL) for previous tertiary study, TAFE/RTO Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas, or other equivalent experience and/or qualifications. The amount of CRPL awarded is dependent upon the structure of individual courses and the requirements for students to complete a sufficient number of units to warrant the conferral of an ECU award. For further information regarding CRPL visit future students.

Murdoch University: Advanced Standing is the process of recognising previous formal learning from a recognised post-secondary or tertiary institution; non-formal learning achieved through professional work experience. Students who receive advanced standing may receive credit and exemptions towards their degree, or be precluded from studying certain units within their course structure. Students may be eligible for advanced standing if they have an AQF level 5 Diploma or higher, or have successfully completed studies at a recognised university. To apply for Advance Standing, please submit an application online directly to Murdoch University.

The University of Notre Dame Australia: The availability of advanced standing does not guarantee entry into a particular course. In some cases there are high levels of competition for places and in other cases applicants may need to have fulfilled other requirements to gain entry. Visit Advanced Standing for detailed information on regulations governing the awarding of Advanced Standing at Notre Dame including application.

The University of Western Australia: Applications for credit are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. The credit granted will be largely dependent on the overlap between your previous study and the courses offered at the University, although non-specific credit (which doesn't confer exemption from normal prerequisites) is also available. The amount and nature of the credit granted may be limited by particular University rules governing the structure of degrees. In general, at a minimum, you must complete the final one and a half years of study for the degree at the University. For further information on credit availability, please contact the appropriate Student Advising Office.

Many people have disabilities, medical conditions, mental health conditions or learning difficulties which affect their mobility, sight, hearing, ability to communicate, manual dexterity etc. Under Equal Opportunity legislation, you can't be discriminated against in the selection process on the grounds of a disability, medical condition, mental health condition or learning difficulty. Universities are keen to assist students with disabilities, medical conditions, medical health conditions or learning difficulties, wherever possible, to complete whatever course they choose.

Some courses may have inherent selection requirements that may preclude some applicants. Check the course information and if necessary contact the university to discuss your situation.

If you'd like to receive information from the universities about facilities available for students with disabilities, medical conditions or learning difficulties, choose the appropriate answer to this question when you apply. This service is confidential. Otherwise, seek advice or assistance from the appropriate person below:

Curtin University
Disability and accessibility support
Telephone (08) 9266 7850, Freecall 1800 651 878
Email accessability@curtin.edu.au
Website students.curtin.edu.au
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8.30am to 4.30pm, Fri 8.00am to 4.30pm.

Edith Cowan University
Access and Inclusion
Telephone within Australia (08) 6304 6960
Telephone from Overseas (61 8) 6304 0000 and ask for Access and Inclusion
Email inclusion@ecu.edu.au
Website Future Students

Murdoch University
Access and Inclusion Office
Telephone (08) 9360 6084
Email access@murdoch.edu.au
Website Accessibility services

The University of Notre Dame Australia
Access and Inclusion
Telephone (08) 9433 0995
Email fremantle.ai@nd.edu.au
Website www.notredame.edu.au

The University of Western Australia
UniAccess
Telephone (08) 6488 4630
Email uniaccess@uwa.edu.au
Website UniAccess

For help in finding accommodation, see the contact details below.

Curtin University
Accomodation support
Telephone (08) 6186 3303
Email reservations@curtin.edu.au
Website Accommodation Perth

For Agricola College in Kalgoorlie
Telephone (08) 9088 6600
Email Agricola@curtin.edu.au
Website Accommodation Kalgoorlie

Edith Cowan University
Website ecuvillage.com.au

Email Joondalup Campus live.joondalup@ecuvillage.com.au
Telephone (08) 6202 1110

Email Mt Lawley Campus live.mtlawley@ecuvillage.com.au
Telephone (08) 6202 1100

Email South West (Bunbury) Campus live.bunbury@ecuvillage.com.au
Telephone (08) 6202 1120

Murdoch University
Telephone (08) 6202 1130
Email live@murdochuv.com.au
Website Murdoch University Village

The University of Notre Dame Australia
Residential Halls and Off-campus accommodation
Website Accommodation in Fremantle

The University of Western Australia
There are five on-campus residential colleges: St Catherine's College, St George's College, St Thomas More College, Trinity and University Hall (formerly Currie Hall).

Email accommodation-concierge@uwa.edu.au
Website UWA Accommodation for application and college details or off-campus accommodation.

Curtin University
Contact the Early Childhood Centre on:
Telephone (08) 9266 7459
Email childcare@curtin.edu.au
Website students.curtin.edu.au

Edith Cowan University
Telephone within Australia 134 ECU (134 328)
From overseas (61 8) 6304 0000
Website Campus Services

Murdoch University
Contact the Director of the Child Care Centre:
Telephone (08) 9360 2610
Email murdochchildcare@gmail.com
Website murdoch.edu.au

The University of Western Australia
Contact the Director on:

UWA Early Learning Centre for children aged 0-5 years
Telephone (08) 6488 5300
Email earlylearning@uwa.edu.au

UWA Out of School Care service for children aged 5-12 years
Telephone 0412 237 742
Email outofschoolcare@uwa.edu.au

Website for both services childcare.uwa.edu.au

If you are studying a university course externally, and live in regional Western Australia, you may benefit from Regional University Study Hubs, which are funded by the Federal Government.

These hubs help students in regional, rural and remote areas participate and succeed in tertiary education, by providing campus-like spaces and support services within regional communities.

From 2025, there will be seven hubs in Western Australia:

• Albany
• Ashburton (Onslow and Tom Price)*
• Broome
• Geraldton
• Katanning*
• Pilbara (Karratha and Port Hedland)
• Wheatbelt (Merredin, Narrogin, Wongan Hills and York)

*Announced by the Federal Government in April 2024, expected to be operational for Semester 1 2025.

Some of the WA universities allow you to select one of these hubs as a campus location for selected courses, but most will require you to select E (External) as your method of study.

You can also access these hubs if you study externally at a university based outside Western Australia.