{"id":32678,"date":"2026-11-12T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=32678"},"modified":"2026-11-03T13:31:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T05:31:25","slug":"your-study-abroad-era-might-be-more-affordable-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/your-study-abroad-era-might-be-more-affordable-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Your study abroad era might be more affordable than you think"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Reading time: 3 minutes.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture this: You&#8217;re studying in a new country, exploring cities, making friends from around the world and living your own main-character moment. Sounds like a dream, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then reality hits. Flights, accommodation, food and travel expenses don&#8217;t exactly pay for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But before you close that study abroad tab, here&#8217;s something worth knowing: <strong>there are funding options that could help you turn those overseas study plans into reality.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. OS-HELP loans: A helping hand with overseas study expenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning to complete part of your Curtin degree overseas? An <strong>OS-HELP loan<\/strong> could help cover some of the costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OS-HELP is an Australian Government loan available to eligible students undertaking overseas study as part of their degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can help with expenses such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flights and travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other overseas study-related expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">OS-HELP is available to eligible Australian citizens, certain New Zealand Special Category Visa holders and permanent humanitarian visa holders studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place. Additional academic, enrolment and overseas study requirements apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, OS-HELP is a <strong>loan, not a grant<\/strong>, meaning it adds to your HELP debt and will need to be repaid under the applicable repayment rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you plan to apply for the loan, please note that applications close 30 November 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/global\/funding\/os-help-loan\/\"><strong>Explore OS-HELP eligibility and how to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. New Colombo Plan: Explore the Indo-Pacific with financial support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dreaming of studying in Japan, Singapore, Indonesia or elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>New Colombo Plan (NCP)<\/strong> is an Australian Government initiative supporting eligible Australian undergraduate students to study and gain international experience in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the program, opportunities can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Semester-based overseas study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-term study programs and study tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internships and practical placements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike OS-HELP, NCP grants and scholarships are forms of funding rather than student loans. Eligibility, funding amounts and availability depend on the specific program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/global\/funding\/new-colombo-plan-opportunities\/\"><strong>Explore New Colombo Plan opportunities<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Curtin Go Global grants: Extra support for your overseas experience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know Curtin also offers funding opportunities for eligible students participating in overseas exchange programs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go Global Exchange Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed for students accepted into a semester exchange who can demonstrate how the experience will contribute to their personal development and future employability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Go Global Financial Assistance Grants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to help students who may otherwise be unable to participate in a semester exchange due to financial hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grant availability and eligibility requirements vary, so it&#8217;s worth exploring your options early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/experience\/global\/funding\/\"><strong>Explore Curtin&#8217;s travel grants and funding<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before you pack your bags\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even with financial support, planning your budget is an important part of studying overseas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider how much you&#8217;ll need for accommodation, food, transport, insurance, visas and everyday expenses. Costs will vary depending on where you&#8217;re going and how long you&#8217;ll be away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you&#8217;re participating in an eligible exchange at one of Curtin&#8217;s partner universities, you&#8217;ll generally continue paying tuition fees to Curtin rather than paying additional tuition fees to your host university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Please note that the Go Global experience applications for Semester 2, 2027 closes on 15 February 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What are you waiting for? Make your study abroad era happen!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dreaming of studying overseas but worried about the cost? 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