Program funding and costs

Eligibility

• Open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Open to domestic and international students.
• At least 60 WAM (see how to calculate your WAM).

How to apply

• No application. The grant is allocated upon acceptance into the La Trobe University's semester exchange program

For payment

• Mobility Grant is paid via electronic transfer to your nominated bank account once your program has commenced and your completed On Arrival Form has been received by Learning Abroad.
• The payment process takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the confirmation of your enrolment at the host university.
• Some mobility grants may be deducted from a La Trobe program cost instead of being paid to students.

Terms and Conditions

• Cannot be combined with the New Colombo Plan
• The Mobility Grant amount is subject to change based on available funding.

Learning Abroad receives funding from the Australian government for semester exchanges under the New Colombo Plan (NCP) funding scheme for select countries within the Indo-Pacific region.

Eligibility

• Apply for a semester exchange in one of the selected countries.
• Be an Australian citizen enrolled at La Trobe University.
• Aged between 18 and 28, with capacity to include some students over 28.
• Undertaking a Bachelor or Bachelor Honours degree program onshore at an Australian La Trobe University campus.

Selection Criteria

• Recipients will be determined based on eligibility for the La Trobe exchange program and selection criteria under the NCP Program.
• Students who have a WAM higher than 70% will be prioritised.

How to apply

• Apply for a semester exchange at one of the selected countries.

For payment

• NCP Mobility Grant is paid via electronic transfer to your nominated bank account once your program has commenced and your completed On Arrival Form has been received by Learning Abroad.
• The payment process takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the confirmation of your enrolment at the host university.

Terms and Conditions

• Grant availability are conditional on the allocation of government funding.

La Trobe University will be nominating 15 students every year to be considered for this scholarship by the Australian Government.

Eligibility

• Participate in an exchange program in one of the NCP specified countries.
• Be an Australian citizen enrolled at La Trobe University.
• Undertaking a Bachelor or Bachelor Honours degree program onshore at an Australian La Trobe University campus.
• Aged between 18 and 28 years of age (inclusive) on 1 January the following year.
• Be involved with local community by way of volunteering or other initiatives.

Selection criteria

• Recipients will be determined based on eligibility for the La Trobe exchange program and selection criteria under the Australian Government NCP Program.
• Students who have a WAM higher than 70% will be prioritised.

How to apply

• Complete a expression of interest - you will then be contacted by the Learning Abroad team
• Please note, the NCP Scholarship application is a separate process to the La Trobe exchange program

For payment

• Implemented by the Australian Government NCP Scholarship Program.

Terms and Conditions

• Refer to the Australian Government NCP Scholarship Program.

As an Aspire program member, one of the benefits is extra funding when you take part in an overseas study experience. Amounts vary depending on the type of experience and for exchange, you will receive $1,000 in addition to other eligible funding!

Eligibility

• Be a member of the Aspire Program.

How to apply

• Specify at time of completing your online application for the La Trobe exchange program. Provide proof of acceptance into the Aspire Program

For payment

• Aspire Grant is paid via electronic transfer to your nominated bank account once your program has commenced and your completed On Arrival Form has been received by the Learning Abroad team.
• The payment process takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the confirmation of your enrolment at the host university.

Terms and Conditions

• Students completing a second exchange semester will not receive a further Additional Funding payment.
• Program must be approved by the Learning Abroad team
• Students are only eligible for one Aspire Grant throughout their La Trobe degree.
• Can be combined with Mobility Grant, or the New Colombo Plan Mobility grant or Scholarship.

As a VC Scholarship recipient, one of the benefits is extra funding when you take part in an overseas study experience. As part of your La Trobe exchange program, you will receive $1,500 in addition to other eligible funding!

Eligibility

• Be a Vice Chancellor Excellence Scholarship recipient.

How to apply

• Specify at time of emailing supporting documents following online application into the La Trobe exchange program.

For payment

• VC Excellence Scholarship is paid via electronic transfer to your nominated bank account once your program has commenced and your completed On Arrival Form has been received by Learning Abroad.
• The payment process takes approximately 3 - 4 weeks after the confirmation of your enrolment at the host university.

Terms and Conditions

• Students completing a second exchange semester will not receive a further Additional Funding payment.
• Program must be approved by La Trobe Abroad.
• Students are only eligible for one VC Scholarship Grant throughout their La Trobe degree.
• Can be combined with Mobility Grant, or New Colombo Plan Mobility grant or Scholarship.

Domestic students can apply for the Australian Government OS-HELP Loan. The loan amount is added to your HELP debt.

Please refer to La Trobe's OS Help Loan page for details, eligibility and to apply.

You can apply once you have been accepted into the La Trobe learning abroad program.

If you need to follow-up for the status or payment of your application, you can submit an online query form to ASK La Trobe.

Please note:

• To be eligible you must have completed 120 credit points of study in a Commonwealth supported place and have at least 15 credit points of study remaining when you return. Be sure to check your eligibility.
• Advanced standing/credits from a previous degree or external qualification must have been completed in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) to count towards the completed Equivalent Full-Time Study Load (EFSTL) requirement of 120 credit points.
• La Trobe Abroad does not administer or review OS-Help Loan processes.
• OS-HELP is only available for domestic Undergraduate Commonwealth Supported Students, and some Postgraduate coursework Commonwealth Supported students.

Application dates

For study overseas on exchange programs in Semester 1 or summer break of any given year, please ensure you submit your application by 1 November in the previous semester.

For study overseas on exchange programs in Semester 2 or winter break of any given year, please ensure you submit your application by 1 May in the previous semester.

Applications for OS-Help loans for study tours, some short courses or clinical/professional placements will be accepted at any time but may not be reviewed immediately. Allow up to a minimum of 6 weeks before departure for the application to be assessed.

Domestic students who receive youth allowance or other government funding may continue to receive these benefits when overseas. If you are currently not receiving Centrelink, you may be eligible to apply to receive funds during your semester overseas. Please make enquiries with Centrelink directly.

You can apply for the Centrelink payment after you have provided your confirmed subjects (as confirmed by your host university) to the GECA team.

To apply, students need to use the signed GECA approval letter (sent to students once their subjects are approved) to send to Centrelink as proof of their approval to continue their study overseas.

You can then liaise directly with Centrelink to request payment while studying full-time overseas on semester exchange.

Please note: Neither the Learning Abroad team nor La Trobe University administers or reviews Centrelink processes.

All students (both domestic and international) are covered by La Trobe University’s insurance.

For details, see La Trobe Travel Insurance.

Please note: limited cover applies to students travelling to their country of residence see Travel to Country of Residence Policy [PDF 371 KB].

If you choose to work while you are away, it is important to investigate and understand that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.

The mobility grant amount received will depend on the type of program you choose:

Eligibility

• All students accepted in an Overseas Short Program for credit towards their degree may be eligible for a Mobility Grant.
• You must submit all your Learning Abroad application by the program deadline.

How to apply

• No application. This is automatic as part of your Learning Abroad application.

For payment

• Payment will be arranged automatically after your application has been approved by La Trobe Abroad.
• It can take approximately 2-4 weeks from the time you receive the payment confirmation from La Trobe Abroad for the money to be processed and reach your bank account.
• If your program requires you to pay up-front fees or deposits prior to your program commencement, it is important that you seek alternative funding to cover these costs in the meantime.
• If you do not receive your money within the payment period, you can email us to follow-up for the status.

Terms and Conditions

• Grants will not be paid if you have any outstanding documents for La Trobe Abroad or your application was not approved.
• No grants will be considered if you submit your application after the commencement or completion of the program overseas.

PG Research Students

Please add to your OSP Application:

1. A one-page statement explaining how the overseas program will impact your research and list any other funding you are receiving.
2. A letter of support from your Supervisor must also be included and they should sign your OSP form as well.
3. Some form of evidence from the Graduate Research School (GRS) must be received by La Trobe Abroad indicating you have completed their travel process. Applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis for $500 mobility grants and will depend on available funding.

La Trobe Abroad receives funding from the Australian government for overseas short programs under the New Colombo Plan (NCP) funding scheme for select programs within the Indo-Pacific region.

Eligibility

• Apply for an learning abroad program that offers the NCP. This is commonly an Academic-Led program that will specify NCP funding.
• Be an Australian citizen enrolled at La Trobe University.
• Undertaking a Bachelor or Bachelor Honours degree program onshore at an Australian campus.

How to apply

• Apply for an program that offers the NCP.  This is commonly an Academic-Led program that will specify NCP funding .
• You may need to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form to the program leader of an Academic-Led program.

Terms and Conditions

• Grant availability is conditional on the allocation of government funding.
• Cannot be combined with an LTA Mobility Grant.

As an Aspire program member, one of the benefits is extra funding when you take part in an overseas study experience.

Eligibility

• Be a member of the Aspire Program.

How to apply

• Specify at time of application.

For payment

• Payment will be arranged automatically after your application has been approved.
• It can take approximately 2-4 weeks from the time you receive the payment confirmation from Learning Abroad for the money to be processed and reach your bank account.
• If your program requires you to pay up-front fees or deposits prior to your program commencement, it is important that you seek alternative funding to cover these costs in the meantime.
• If you do not receive your money within the payment period, you can email us to follow-up for the status.

Terms and Conditions

• Can be combined with Overseas Short Program mobility grant.
• Program must be approved by La Trobe Abroad.
• Grants will not be paid if you have any outstanding documents or your application was not approved.
• No grants will be considered if you submit your application after the commencement or completion of the program overseas.

As a VC Scholarship recipient, one of the benefits is extra funding when you take part in an overseas study experience. As part of your OSP, you will receive $1,500 in addition to other eligible funding!

Eligibility

• Be a VC Scholarship recipient.

How to apply

• Specify at time of application.

For payment

• Payment will be arranged automatically after your application has been approved by Learning Abroad.
• It can take approximately 2-4 weeks from the time you receive the payment confirmation from LTA for the money to be processed and reach your bank account.
• If your program requires you to pay up-front fees or deposits prior to your program commencement, it is important that you seek alternative funding to cover these costs in the meantime.
• If you do not receive your money within the payment period, you can email us to follow-up for the status.

Terms and Conditions

• Can be combined with all OSP Mobility Grants.
• Program must be approved by La Trobe Abroad.
• Grants will not be paid if you have any outstanding documents for LTA or your application was not approved.
• No grants will be considered if you submit your application after the commencement or completion of the program overseas.

Domestic students can apply for the Australian Government OS-HELP Loan. The loan amount is added to your HELP debt.

Please refer to La Trobe's OS Help Loan page for details, eligibility and to apply.

You can apply once you have been accepted into the La Trobe learning abroad program.

If you need to follow-up for the status or payment of your application, you can submit an online query form to ASK La Trobe.

Please note:

• To be eligible you must have completed 120 credit points of study in a Commonwealth supported place and have at least 15 credit points of study remaining when you return. Be sure to check your eligibility.
• Advanced standing/credits from a previous degree or external qualification must have been completed in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) to count towards the completed Equivalent Full-Time Study Load (EFSTL) requirement of 120 credit points.
• La Trobe Abroad does not administer or review OS-Help Loan processes.
• OS-HELP is only available for domestic Undergraduate Commonwealth Supported Students, and some Postgraduate coursework Commonwealth Supported students.

Domestic students who receive youth allowance or other government funding may continue to receive these benefits when overseas. If you are currently not receiving Centrelink, you may be eligible to apply to receive funds during your overseas program. Please make enquiries with Centrelink directly.

You can request a Centrelink Letter confirming your overseas program through Ask La Trobe

Please note: La Trobe Abroad or La Trobe University does not administer or review Centrelink processes.

All students (both domestic and international) are covered by La Trobe University’s insurance.

For details, see La Trobe Travel Insurance.

Please note: limited cover applies to students travelling to their country of residence see Travel to Country of Residence Policy [PDF 371 KB].

If you choose to work while you are away, it is important to investigate and understand that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.