Did you know there are a number of financial supports that regional school leavers can access to support you in moving to Perth to pursue your studies at UWA.
When living on campus, these financial supports can go a long way in contributing to your rent, giving you more money to spend on other aspects of independent living.
The Australian Government has introduced a Tertiary Access Payment to assist outer regional and remote students to access tertiary study immediately following school (Year 12).
You could be eligible if you are:
UWA offers a number of scholarships for students studying at UWA for the first time. Many even include specific funding for accommodation when you’re living on campus.
A common example of a UWA scholarship is the UWA Connect Scholarship: $5,000
The UWA Connect Scholarship is designed to make your university journey smoother and more affordable by connecting you with essential support. It’s tailored for students from diverse backgrounds, including regional, Indigenous, and disadvantaged communities, as well as those facing challenging circumstances.
The value of the scholarship is:
Eligibility and Applying:
View the eligibility conditions and application details here.
Check out our 2025 Fee Schedule.
In many cases you can use financial assistance to contribute to your rent costs at UniHall. Some accommodation support funds in UWA scholarships are even paid directly into your UniHall rent, so it’s easy and quick for students!
See how these financial supports can reduce your rent payments at UniHall in 2025.
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Standard RoomWeekly Rent: $465 Total Annual Rent Costs: $18,135 |
Standard Premium RoomWeekly Rent: $480 Total Annual Rent Costs: $18,720 |
Studio RoomWeekly Rent: $525 Total Annual Rent Costs: $22,575 |
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Support |
Value |
Left to Pay |
Support |
Value |
Left to Pay |
Support |
Value |
Left to Pay |
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Tertiary Access Payment Only |
$5,000 |
$13,135 or $336.79 per week |
Tertiary Access Payment Only |
$5,000 | $13,720 or $351.79 per week |
Tertiary Access Payment Only |
$5,000 | $17,575 or $408.72 per week |
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Connect Scholarship Only |
$5,000 |
$13,135 or $336.79 per week |
Connect Scholarship Only |
$5,000 | $13,720 or $351.79 per week |
Connect Scholarship Only |
$5,000 | $17,575 or $408.72 per week |
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Both Tertiary Access Payment & Connect Scholarship |
Combined value $10,000 | $8,135 or $208.58 per week |
Both Tertiary Access Payment & Connect Scholarship |
Combined value $10,000 | $8,720 or $223.58 per week |
Both Tertiary Access Payment & Connect Scholarship |
Combined value $10,000 | $12,575 or $292.44 per week |
Applications for 2025 opening in March of 2024!
Applying early gives you a better chance at getting your room preferences.
