The grant supports Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people enrolled in tertiary studies with grants of up to $10,000 to offset the cost of living while studying.

Grants are available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled with any tertiary institutions located in NSW. Applicants must be enrolled in study and demonstrate that they are in financial hardship to access the grants.

Tertiary Accommodation Grants (TAG) are awarded by a competitive, merit-based assessment process.

You must be able to show evidence related to your study and living situation, including:

• confirmation of your Aboriginality (see our Eligibility for Services policy to see what evidence is required (PDF, 398.4 KB))
• that you live in NSW
• You are living independently (receiving independent allowance/rate from Centrelink, have your name on a lease or as an additional occupant).
• that you are paying more than 30% of your income for to rent.
• that you are studying a diploma or higher at TAFE or university (full-time, part-time, on campus or online)

You will also be asked to provide a brief statement (<400 words) outlining how TAG would help you continue your studies).

• Phone: 0484 679 743
• Email: TAG@aho.nsw.gov.au