More confusion about Austudy

[e_p]

to decide between Austudy and PP you'll need to compare the rates between payments (although the amounts you can earn if you are working) and find out whether you will be eligible for JET if you switch to Austudy

The other thing to consider is that if you are doing bachelor level study and receive Austudy, you should be eligible for the $1000 student start up scholarship at the start of each semester

[Nimra]

yes that scholarship seems to be v attractive and I need it for course material but Iam not eleiible for JET on AUSTUDY

[briggsy's girl]

yes that scholarship seems to be v attractive and I need it for course material but Iam not eleiible for JET on AUSTUDY

Don't rely on this to make your decisions! Based on last nights budget, and passage of legislation, these will not be the same next year!!! They will be making it into a loan like FEE-HELP

[briggsy's girl]

Jet team won't make a call to explain jet. They are a processing team. Fao can explain it thoroughly

[LimeSlice]

Jet team won't make a call to explain jet. They are a processing team. Fao can explain it thoroughly

They have called me 3 times now, purely because FAO team *couldn't* and *didn't* explain it properly.

[briggsy's girl]

They will call if an application has been put in and clarification is required for them to complete the processing but for general explanation they won't call. They are not a direct customer contact team. They are also currently overwhelmed with claims to process since changing the application system (which makes it harder for staff to lodge the application for customers) so making outbound calls is something they don't like doing unless necessary. Asking to speak to them just because will get you a flat no.