If you’re using HECS‑HELP, FEE‑HELP, SA‑HELP, or OS‑HELP, you’re legally issued a Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) each study period. This looks like a bill, but I promise it’s not. A Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) is your official record of what… Read More »Commonwealth Assistance Notice (CAN) Explained
If you fail a uni subject it can feel like the end of the world. Especially when you’ve worked so hard to submit the assessments and sit the exams. But don’t worry, you can still graduate with your degree even… Read More »What Failing A Uni Subject Really Means In Australia
To get into Uni without an ATAR you can take a STAT test, complete a University Preparation or Foundation Program, use a Cert IV for entry, enrol as a mature age student (21+) or start with a diploma and then… Read More »How To Get Into Uni WITHOUT an ATAR [2025 Guide]
If you’re studying at an Australian university, you’ve probably come across the term “census date” in emails or your subject outlines. It doesn’t sound like much. But if you’re not paying attention, it could cost you money, your GPA, or… Read More »What ‘Census Date’ Means (And Why It Matters)
Choosing a university degree feels like signing a contract for your future. What if you hate it? What if it doesn’t lead to a job? Or worse, what if it leads to a job you hate. Here’s the 6-step method… Read More »The 6-Step Process To Choosing The Right Degree
If you’re planning to study at university in Australia, it can be hard to figure out how much it actually costs. There’s HECS, fees, placements, Centrelink (maybe?), and a whole lot of fine print. And even though most of us… Read More »How Much University Really Costs in Australia (For Domestic Students)
The best Australian degrees to improve your chances of getting permanent residency are ones that link to a career on the national, regional, or state occupation or skills lists. While these occupations and skills change from time to time, some… Read More »Best Australian Degrees for Permanent Residency (PR) Pathways
Most full-time bachelor’s, honours, graduate diplomas, and master’s degrees are eligible for Centrelink student payments like Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY and Austudy. PhDs are not (unless you qualify for ABSTUDY). The course must be studied full-time (usually 3 or 4 subjects… Read More »Uni Courses Eligible For Austudy, Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY