1.2.7.160 Student Start-up Scholarship - Description

Objective of student start-up scholarship

The objective of the student start-up scholarship is to provide an increase in participation in higher education by students from low socio-economic status (SES) backgrounds by providing essential assistance to university students for the upfront cost of text books and specialised equipment.

How student start-up scholarship is paid

The student start-up scholarship will be paid in a maximum of 2 half-year instalments in a calendar year for the duration of the course, while the student continues to qualify.

Background to student start-up scholarship

Student start-up scholarship is a payment under the SSAct from 1 April 2010. It replaced the Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS). Existing CECS recipients will be 'grandfathered'.

Act reference: SSAct Part 3.11B Division 1 Student start-up scholarship payment

Social Security (Approved Scholarship Courses) Determination 2010 (No. 1)

Policy reference: SS Guide 3.8.16 Student Start-up Scholarships - Qualification & Payability, 5.1.7.45 Student Start-up Scholarship - Current Rate

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Last reviewed: 1 April 2010