Accessing support for financial hardship

We've identified a range of financial support initiatives that are available to international students below.

Macquarie University

International scholarships and grants

Macquarie provides many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here, by providing support with the costs of fees or living costs.

View the international scholarships that are available.

You can also check out Student Loans and Grants information.

Australian Government

Pandemic Disaster Leave Payment

If you live in New South Wales and have a valid visa with work rights, you may be eligible to access Pandemic Disaster Leave Payments of $1500 via Services Australia. Eligibility criteria can change.

Access your superannuation

If you have accumulated superannuation by working in Australia, you may be able to access your Australian superannuation due to financial hardship or other compassionate grounds.

For more information see the ATO superannuation page.

Special Benefit

Depending on your visa status, you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s Special Benefit, for people experiencing severe financial hardship who do not qualify for another form of payment.

Find out whether you're eligible for Special Benefit.