Tertiary Access Payment
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP)
Paid by Services Australia (Centrelink) · 🇦🇺 Australia
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 5 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
3 documents you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
A payment to help with the cost of moving from a regional or remote area for tertiary study straight after finishing year 12.
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/tertiary-access-payment
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.servicesaustralia.gov.au
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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