Funding your studies and scholarships When preparing your budget, make sure you do your research and factor Scholarships in all your possible expenses. To help guide you, we've detailed what study Living costs costs you may incur as well as costs to think about before you arrive that We are proud to offer a range of scholarships to international students. are related to your studies. Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important JCU Vice Chancellor’s International Student Scholarship part of your financial preparation. Tuition Fees The below provides a guide to the approximate cost of living, Provides up to a maximum of AUD$40,000 per year for the minimum International tuition fees for all levels of study are detailed from page 36. and is provided by the Australian Government website course duration. studyaustralia.gov.au/english/live/living-costs. All costs in are JCU International Excellence Scholarship Australian dollars, are approximate and are subject to change. Incidental and Administration Fees Accommodation Provides a 25% tuition fee reduction for eligible high-achieving students Some courses have Incidental and Administration Fees for compulsory • Hostels and Guesthouses - $90 to $150 per week from Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Papua New purchases not covered by your tuition fees such as uniforms, safety Guinea and the USA. “JCU offered a great scholarship equipment and participation in course-related field trips. • Shared Rental - $95 to $215 per week • On-campus - $110 to $280 per week JCU International Merit Stipend that helped me to balance my studies, Student Services and Amenities Fee • Homestay - $235 to $325 per week Provides monthly payments of AUD$800 to assist with expenses work and wellbeing. With my studies throughout the duration of study at JCU, for eligible high-achieving from JCU, I can come back to my The Student Services and Amenities Fee is a compulsory fee for JCU students • Rental - $185 to $440 per week students from Africa. and is used to provide a range of student support services and facilities. Other living expenses country and register my career.” Research Scholarships Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) • Groceries and eating out - $140 to $280 per week • Gas, electricity - $10 to $20 per week JCU offers highly competitive scholarships to students commencing Ana Belen Munoz Arteta OSHC is insurance to assist international students in meeting the costs research degrees at Masters or Doctoral level.. ECUADOR of medical and hospital care that they may need while in Australia. As an • Phone and Internet - $15 to $30 per week MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (PROFESSIONAL international student, it is a condition of your student visa that you have • Public transport - $30 to $60 per week QUALIFYING) OSHC for the entire duration of your stay in Australia. JCU INTERNATIONAL EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP • Car (after purchase) - $150 to $260 per week You can browse all scholarships available to Financial Aid • Entertainment - $80 to $150 per week international students on the JCU scholarships RECIPIENT website, which provides further details on all JCU processes financial aid for students from a variety of countries. JCU is scholarships including eligibility criteria and also registered as a provider to certify and administer US Federal Aid for new application information. and continuing US students located at our Cairns and Townsville campuses. 22 | jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J CRICOS Provider Code 00117J jcu.edu.au | 23