Financial support

Youth Allowance and Austudy is currently available for eligible students enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology, the Diploma of Ministry, the Advanced Diploma of Ministry, the Graduate Diploma in Theology, the Master of Divinity, the Master of Theological Studies and for combinations of these awards.

When applying to Centrelink, students must state that they are taking studies towards the Bachelor of Theology or Master of Divinity [etc.] of the Melbourne College of Divinity at the United Faculty of Theology campus. The UFT office will provide students with a letter of confirmation of enrolment, on request, to accompany their application.

Please note that Centrelink requires students to be full-time (4 units per semester for the BTheol, 3 units per semester for the MDiv). BTheol students who take only 3 units per semester may still be eligible as full-time students are defined as studying at least a 75% load. Students receiving allowances should therefore take advice before withdrawing from a unit as they may be liable to repay all payments received during the affected period.                            

Further information is available from Centrelink offices. Please consult the website www.centrelink.gov.au.