Published: 1 December 2025
If you relocated to a regional or remote area this year to start studying, you may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 before 31 December.
You can claim the Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) in your first year of tertiary study.
To get the payment you must have both:
Hear from James who moved interstate and used TAP to assist with setting himself up in a new home for university.
Claim the Tertiary Access Payment before 31 December.
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