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To be considered eligible for the subsidy, applicants will need to confirm that they:

• are an enrolled international student;
• are enrolled, and in Western Australia, to study with a CRICOS registered English Language (ELICOS) provider;
• are studying full-time, with your course commencing on or after Tuesday 28 June 2022, and their enrolled course must run for at least 20 weeks, or form part of an approved Pathway enrolment that leads to a VET or higher education course;
• have completed at least half of their course (in weeks), as confirmed by the nominated education provider, before payment is made;
• were not in Western Australia studying at any time in 2021, and they have entered Western Australia to commence their studies in person since June 28, 2022; and
• were not studying in Western Australia on or before Monday 27 June 2022.

If the international student is aged under 16 years, their guardian can apply for the payment and, if approved, funds will be paid to their Australian bank account. Please note guardians will be contacted after the application is submitted to provide additional evidence of their relationship with the student.

*CRICOS – Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students

**ELICOS – English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students