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Student Assistance Schemes

The Northern Territory Student Assistance Schemes provide assistance towards the cost of educating children living in isolated areas.

Australian Government Student Assistance Schemes

Besides Northern Territory Student Assistance Schemes, you may be eligible for allowances under student assistance schemes provided by the Australian Government. In fact, in order to qualify for some Northern Territory Government schemes, you must first be approved for assistance under the Australian Government Assistance for Isolated Children (AIC) scheme. For information on the Australian Government AIC schemes address NT Applications to:

Centrelink - AIC Unit
Locked Bag 41
CLOISTERS SQUARE
PERTH WA 6850

Contact numbers:
AIC - 132 318
ABSTUDY - 132 317
AUSTUDY payment - 132 490
Youth Allowance - 132 490

Application forms

All persons seeking eligibility for financial assistance for the year 2008 under the Northern Territory Government Student Assistance Schemes are advised that the closing date for applications is no later than 30 September 2008. New applications MUST be submitted each year that you are claiming. Failure to do so will result in entitlements not being paid.

Please note: Late applications will not be accepted

Claim forms

All persons eligible for financial assistance under the Northern Territory Government Student Assistance Schemes during the year 2008 are advised that the closing date for claims for payment is no later than 30 March 2009.

Please note: Late claims will not be accepted

Contact Details

Student Assistance Officer
Financial Services Division
Department of Employment, Education and Training
GPO Box 4821
DARWIN NT 0801

Email: studentassistance.deet@nt.gov.au
Hotline: 1800 019 157
Phone: (08) 8901 4965