Financial assistance
There is a range of funding sources that you may be eligible for to assist you in undertaking some study overseas.
Exchange Funding
For students participating in ECU's Student Exchange Program, check out the exchange financial assistance web page.
OS-Help Loan
If you are an undergraduate student and an Australian citizen (or on a permanent humanitarian visa) you can apply for an OS-HELP loan. OS-Help loans are Australian Government loans administered through ECU to assist students in studying overseas as part of their Australian degree. To be eligible for the OS-Help loan you must:
- be an Australian citizen or on a permanent humanitarian visa;
- be enrolled in an undergraduate ECU course;
- have completed 120 credit points towards your ECU course;
- have at least 60 credit points remaining towards your ECU course after completion of your overseas study program;
- be accepted into full-time study at an overseas institution; and
- have received approval from your ECU unit/course coordinator to receive credit towards your ECU degree for your overseas study.
Applications are made through ECU’s Study Abroad and Exchange Office. Download the OS-HELP application.
ECU Student Subsidies
ECU students can apply for an ECU student subsidy to help them undertake an overseas study activity as part of their ECU degree. A maximum subsidy of $1500 per student is available. Applications are made through ECU’s Study Abroad and Exchange Office. Download the student subsidy application.
Students already receiving an Australian Government award and/or ECU subsidy for their overseas study experience are ineligible to receive this student subsidy.
CasaSwap Student Grant
Are you going to study abroad? Apply online for a 1000 Euro Student Grant here
AIIA WA Bursary for Studies in Asia
Students interested in studying on exchange in Asia can apply for the annual $2,000 bursary. Applications open in February and close 30 March. Click here for more information.
Churchill Scholarships Open
Applications are now open for the 2013 Churchill Fellowships for students to undertake overseas study in a range of fields. Click here for more information.