AAS are offered to people from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and the Pacific.
Value:
AAS are offered for the minimum period necessary for the individual to complete the academic program specified by the Australian higher education institution, including any preparatory training. The following benefits generally apply:
Full tuition fees.
Return air travel-payment of a single return, economy class airfare to and from Australia, via the most direct route.
Establishment allowance-a once only payment of AUD $5,000 as a contribution towards as accommodation expenses, text books, study materials.
Contribution to Living Expenses (CLE) is a fortnightly contribution to basic living expenses paid at a rate determined by Australian Government. From 1 January 2015, CLE payable to Scholars studying under an AAS is AUD $30,000 per year.
Introductory Academic Program (IAP)-a compulsory 4-6 week program prior to the commencement of formal academic studies covering information on life and study in Australia.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of the award (for award holder only)-provided to cover the student's basic medical costs (except pre existing conditions).
Pre-course English (PCE) fees-if deemed necessary PCE may be available for students for in-country and/or in-Australia training.
Supplementary Academic Support may be available to ensure a Scholar's academic success or enhance their academic experience.
Fieldwork (for research students only)-may be available for eligible research students for one return economy class airfare via the most direct route to their country of citizenship or within Australia.
