Financial Aid
Bursaries are offered on the basis of demonstrated financial need, in order to assist students during their studies at the College.
Students and their families are expected to make a maximum effort to cover daily living expenses, such as food, accommodation and personal items, from their own resources. If, after assessing these resources, a student finds his or her financial means insufficient, he or she should apply for a bursary.
Non-residential students may request payment into their bank account or offset their bursary against tuition fees. Residential students must offset their bursary against residential fees.
Australian residents may also be eligible for some form of government assistance from the Department of Human Services. See below for further details.
Types of Bursaries
The Relocation Bursary is awarded to students to assist them with the payment of residential fees. This bursary is available to students relocating from outside Greater Sydney.
In order to be eligible for this bursary, an individual must:
- Reside outside Greater Sydney
- Apply within the Priority Application Window for Semester 1 2026 admissions
- Indicate their intention to reside on campus in their admission application
- Accept an accommodation offer in Semester 1 2026
The amount awarded for this type of bursary is $1,500 for one semester.
Residential bursaries are awarded to students to assist them with the payment of residential fees. This bursary is available also to students from outside Greater Sydney who are residing off campus.
Information about a student’s income and his or her immediate family income will be taken into account to assess financial need. Part-time students are eligible to receive this bursary.
The amount awarded for this type of bursary ranges from $2000 to $4000 per annum.
These are one-off payments, awarded upon demonstration of short-term financial need. They assist students who are experiencing serious financial hardship because of personal circumstances. You may apply for a Special Circumstances bursary at any time.
Information about student’s income and his or her immediate family income will be taken into account to assess financial need. Part-time students are eligible to receive this bursary.
The amount awarded for this type of bursary ranges from $500 to $2000 per annum.
These are awarded to students who identify as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and are experiencing financial difficulties.
The amount awarded for this type for bursary ranges from $2000 to $4000 per annum.
This bursary is for students requiring financial aid who are citizens of countries other than Australia and New Zealand.
To be eligible, international students must:
- be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree at Campion, or
- have been accepted into a short-term international student exchange at Campion.
Information about a student’s income and his or her immediate family income will be taken into account to assess financial need.
The amount awarded for this type for bursary ranges is capped at $2000 per annum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bursaries are granted based on a student’s financial need only, which is why applicants are required to provide as much information as possible about their finances and their needs.
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of past achievements in the relevant field (e.g. Sporting, Music, Leadership) and on the understanding that a student will continue to pursue their interests in that field during their enrolment at Campion College.
Yes. In fact, it is a good idea to apply for both. If you are not granted a scholarship, you may still be eligible for financial aid in the form of a bursary.
Students on scholarships who experience financial stress, may also apply for a bursary. Students already receiving a bursary may apply for an increase to the amount awarded if they demonstrate that they are experiencing a change in circumstances which is adding to their financial need.
Scholarship and bursary allocations are made two times per year. Please refer to the application deadline on this webpage.
You may apply for a Special Circumstances bursary at any time.
Bursary durations vary. Some bursaries are awarded for the duration of your studies at Campion College; in this case, you do not need to re-apply. If you are granted a short-term bursary, you should re-apply for a scholarship or bursary as your circumstances warrant it.
You should be very clear about your financial need, including assistance you receive from the government, family, and other parties. You should also indicate precisely how you plan to use this assistance—what expenses are you currently incurring that you cannot afford?
Financial support can be used for essential living and study expenses, including:
- Textbooks, readers, and journals;
- Bond and rent payments;
- Meals (except for those provided under the meal plan for residential students);
- Medical bills.
Bursaries will not be provided for:
- Payment of FEE-HELP or tuition fees;
- Payment of compulsory subscriptions;
- Purchase of cars;
- Holidays;
- Financial penalties such as library fines.
How to apply
Your bursary application must be accompanied by the following supporting documentation:
- Individual or family tax returns
- Department of Human Services assessment of family entitlement to other benefits, such as Family Tax Benefit
- Either:  A Letter of Advice from the Department of Human Services regarding approval/refusal of benefits; or A copy of an estimate from the Department of Human Services online calculator, indicating estimated benefits based upon an accurate representation of financial circumstances
- Any other impartial financial assessments.
Applicants of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bursary must submit a written reference by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community member who knows the applicant in that community.
Your bursary application will be incomplete until all documents have been received. All documentation provided to the College as part of a bursary application will remain strictly confidential.
Application Deadline
You may apply for a Special Circumstances bursary at any time. All other scholarship and bursary allocations are made two times per year. Please see below for application deadlines.
| Offers for Sem 2 2025: | Apply by Fri 11 Jul 2025 |
| Offers for Sem 1 2026: | Apply by Fri 23 Jan 2026 |
| Offers for Sem 2 2026: | Apply by Mon 6 Jul 2026 |
We encourage you to apply for both scholarships and bursaries to increase your chances of receiving support from the college.
Complete the Scholarship & Bursary Application Form
Government Assistance
The Department of Human Services (Centrelink) offers StudyAssist to offset some of the costs of studying.
Government assistance is means-tested and awarded on the basis of financial need. Some of the assistance provided includes:
- Youth Allowance
- Fares Allowance
- Travel Concessions
- Rent Assistance
- Relocation Scholarships
- Start-up Scholarships
Click here to find out more on the Study Assist website.
While we cannot provide advice on the government support that may be available to you, our Admissions Coordinator can assist with providing documentation to prove your enrolment and/or accommodation status.