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Queensland International Student Crisis Assistance Package

Queensland International Student Crisis Assistance Package

by Andrea Sequeira -
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Queensland International Student Crisis Assistance Package

International students at private education and training providers 

If you are an international student studying at a private education and training provider based in Queensland, you may be eligible for financial support. The eligibility criteria are found below. If you are applying, the information you provide must be true and accurate.

If you are assessed as eligible you will receive a $500 payment to your Australian bank account. Please note, it could take up to two weeks to receive this money into your bank account.

The portal will be open soon. The portal will remain open until all allocated funding is exhausted. We encourage you to apply immediately if you need support.

An individual is eligible if they are:

  • Over 18.
  • Currently enrolled at a CRICOS registered education provider in Queensland that is:
    • Not a university based in or with a campus in Queensland.
    • Not TAFE Queensland.
    • Not a primary or secondary school. 
    • If you study at one of these institutions, please contact your institution for information about accessing hardship support.
  • Hold an international student visa to study at a Queensland education and training provider.
  • Currently living in Queensland.
  • Currently have $1500 or less in their bank account – with proof of transactions from 19 May 2020 onwards.
  • Must have an Australian bank account.

If you are deemed ineligible it is because you do not meet the requirements above, please contact a Queensland Student Hub to meet with a case worker and discuss your needs.

If you believe you will be eligible, please follow the Study Queensland Facebook page so you know when the portal is open.

Other international students

If you are an international student in Queensland but do not seem to meet the criteria above – there is still help available for you.

Please reach out to one of our qualified case workers at the Queensland Student Hub to discuss areas of support.

If you live in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Townsville or Sunshine Coast, you may also be able to access support with food. Reach out to your local study cluster here.


Note: This initiative is by the Queensland Government. Hence, should you have any queries, please contact the Queensland Student Hub as mentioned above.